Blue Jays consider trade options for top pitchers ahead of deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:52 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are exploring trade options to acquire starting pitchers, with the MLB trade deadline approaching. Considered targets include Tarik Skubal, Reid Detmers, Joe Ryan, Freddy Peralta, and Sandy Alcantara. The team's performance has been affected by injuries, prompting the need for an above-average starter. Toronto may prioritize acquiring pitchers with control beyond the current season. However, securing more than one player will be challenging due to prospect costs involved.
- •Blue Jays are seeking an above-average starting pitcher.
- •Potential targets include Skubal, Detmers, Ryan, Peralta, and Alcantara.
- •Injuries have affected the team's current performance.
- •Toronto may favor pitchers with contract control beyond 2026.
- •Securing multiple players will be difficult due to prospect demands.
- 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays get trade updates on Tarik Skubal, Reid Detmers, Joe Ryan, Freddy Peralta, and Sandy Alcantara
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