Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays might lose two young pitchers, Spencer Miles and Angel Bastardo, if they don't make the team roster by Opening Day. These pitchers, acquired through the Rule 5 Draft, must stay on the active roster or they will be returned to their original clubs.
Key Facts
- The Blue Jays got Spencer Miles from the San Francisco Giants and Angel Bastardo from the Boston Red Sox through the Rule 5 Draft.
- If these pitchers are not on the 26-man roster or injured list for the full season, they return to their old teams.
- Spencer Miles has minimal experience, with only 14 2/3 innings pitched in minor leagues due to injury.
- Angel Bastardo is recovering from Tommy John surgery, which is a procedure to fix an elbow injury.
- During spring training, Miles has allowed two earned runs and achieved eight strikeouts in five innings.
- Bastardo has not allowed any runs and has struck out two batters in 3 2/3 innings during spring training.
