Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins made it clear following Monday’s trade deadline that Aaron Sanchez is headed to the bullpen sooner rather than later.
In adding Francisco Liriano from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Blue Jays have found Sanchez’s replacement in the rotation when that time comes. The addition of Mike Bolsinger from the Los Angeles Dodgers will serve as triple-A level depth, similar to the role that Drew Hutchison occupied before being included in the Liriano deal. Sanchez is going to the bullpen. Atkins said #BlueJays finalized that decision earlier this month.