Blue Jays pursue Tarik Skubal or Joe Ryan at trade deadline

The Toronto Blue Jays are targeting additional pitching to enhance their rotation before the trade deadline. With recent injuries impacting their staff, they have shown interest in Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, who may be available. If unable to acquire Skubal, the Blue Jays are expected to pursue Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan, who has a contract worth $6.2 million. Reinforcements from Max Scherzer and Dylan Cease have improved their rotation, but a further addition remains a priority as they seek to contend for the World Series.

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