Blue Jays eye trade for Joe Ryan to bolster rotation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are exploring trade options as the season progresses. With the recent returns of Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease, and Shane Bieber nearing his comeback, they remain impacted by injuries. Cody Ponce is out for the season, prompting the team to seek additional pitching help. Joe Ryan has emerged as a potential target given his availability from a struggling team, as the Blue Jays aim to enhance their chances for postseason success. Analysts suggest acquiring Ryan could be more feasible than pursuing Tarik Skubal, due to cost considerations.
- •Blue Jays dealing with multiple injuries in starting rotation.
- •Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease have recently returned from injuries.
- •Cody Ponce is out for the season with a knee injury.
- •Joe Ryan is a target for the trade deadline.
- •Analysts suggest Ryan's acquisition makes more sense than Skubal.
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays have perfect trade opportunity, and it doesn’t involve Tarik Skubal or Freddy Peralta
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