Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays spent $337 million on free-agent contracts to improve their team. They have a strong group of starting pitchers, but analysts suggest signing Framber Valdez, a left-handed pitcher, could make their rotation even stronger. Valdez's contract could cost around $199.9 million over six years.
Key Facts
- The Blue Jays spent $337 million on free-agent contracts recently.
- They signed two starting pitchers for $240 million of that total.
- The team already has six strong starting pitchers for five spots.
- Analysts suggest signing Framber Valdez, a left-handed pitcher.
- Valdez is projected to cost $199.9 million for six years.
- Blue Jays' current starters are all right-handed pitchers.
- Valdez has a career ERA of 3.36 and has pitched in 17 postseason games.
- Signing Valdez would make the Blue Jays' rotation more balanced and potentially one of the strongest.
