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Blue Jays 3-Time Cy Young Winner Predicted to Bolt for Tigers in Free Agency

Blue Jays 3-Time Cy Young Winner Predicted to Bolt for Tigers in Free Agency

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays are changing their pitching rotation by adding Dylan Cease. There's speculation that Max Scherzer, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, might leave the Blue Jays for the Detroit Tigers. Scherzer previously played for the Tigers and performed well in the playoffs despite a rough regular season.

Key Facts

  • The Blue Jays signed a seven-year contract with pitcher Dylan Cease.
  • Dylan Cease will join Kevin Gausman and rookie Trey Yesavage in the Blue Jays' rotation.
  • Max Scherzer, 42 next season, is a three-time Cy Young Award winner.
  • Scherzer was previously with the Tigers from 2010 to 2014, where he won his first Cy Young Award.
  • Andrew Tredinnick predicts Scherzer might return to the Detroit Tigers.
  • Scherzer had a high ERA in September but improved in the playoffs.
  • Scherzer's experience includes playing for the Nationals, Mets, Rangers, and Blue Jays.

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