Blue Jays pursue Tarik Skubal as pitching injuries increase
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:41 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays, recovering from an early-season slump, are in pursuit of pitcher Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline. Max Scherzer has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to back spasms, increasing the urgency to bolster their starting rotation. As they approach.500, the Blue Jays are reportedly one of four teams interested in acquiring Skubal, who has a $32 million contract and is expected to make an immediate impact. The organization aims to strengthen their roster as they seek a return to the World Series.
- •Blue Jays placed Max Scherzer on the 10-day injured list.
- •Toronto is linked to Tarik Skubal ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Skubal's $32 million contract is manageable for the Blue Jays.
- •Blue Jays are aiming to return to the World Series.
- •Team is reportedly two wins from achieving a.500 record.
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"The Toronto Blue Jays are starting to get healthy. In this trade idea they land a power arm that would make them the best starting rotation in baseball.
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