One of the biggest needs for the Blue Jays this offseason, even in a year when they are embarking on a rebuild, was some starting pitching depth. Consider that situation at least partially addressed.
Ross Atkins started by making what I would consider to be a risk well worth taking by inking former L.A. Angel, Matt Shoemaker to a one year deal or 3.5 million. If he can stay healthy and pitch like the starter he was from 2014-16, it’ll look like an excellent signing, especially because he has one more year of club control the Blue Jays could theoretically use.