Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays plan to begin the upcoming baseball season with a six-man rotation primarily due to an excess of starting pitchers, including newly re-signed Max Scherzer. This setup aims to accommodate all available pitchers, while potentially using a mix of starters to cover both starting and relief roles.
Key Facts
- The Blue Jays have more starting pitchers than usual spots in the team rotation.
- Max Scherzer was recently re-signed by the Blue Jays.
- A six-man rotation is considered as a temporary solution.
- John Schneider, from the Blue Jays, mentioned they might start the season this way if all pitchers are healthy.
- The projected rotation includes Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, Max Scherzer, José Berríos, and Trey Yesavage.
- Starting pitchers Ponce and Berríos might pitch partially as starters and partially in relief roles.
- Shane Bieber is not expected to be ready for the season's opening day.
