Blue Jays seek starting pitcher as trade deadline approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 4:44 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking for a fifth starter ahead of the MLB trade deadline. Toronto's rotation has been impacted by injuries, with José Berríos and Cody Ponce out for the season and Max Scherzer also on the injured list. The Blue Jays aim to stabilize their pitching staff before the playoffs. As they assess options, the team recognizes the importance of securing a reliable pitcher to maintain performance through the season.
- •Toronto seeks a fifth starter as trade deadline approaches
- •José Berríos and Cody Ponce are out for the year
- •Max Scherzer is currently on the injured list
- •Stable pitching is necessary to avoid exhausting the bullpen
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