Blue Jays face rotation struggles amid playoff push in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are striving for a playoff spot in 2026 following a challenging start and strategic trades. Although they added Jose Soriano and Spencer Arrighetti, their rotation depth has become a concern. Max Scherzer struggles with a 7.40 ERA, and Arrighetti's performance has not improved, raising doubts about their postseason chances. The Blue Jays sit 3.0 games behind the third AL Wild Card spot, with critical upcoming games that will test their rotation's effectiveness.
- •Blue Jays recently sold players but added key pitchers.
- •Scherzer has a 7.40 ERA in the No. 4 spot.
- •Arrighetti posted an 8.32 ERA since June 1.
- •Dylan Cease is in Cy Young discussions with solid performances.
- •The team is 3.0 games out of the AL Wild Card spot.
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays' resurgence could come up short thanks to major rotation problem
"This one issue could sink the Blue Jays' playoff chances.
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