Aug 18, 2020; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nate Pearson (24) walks off the field after being removed from the game in the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
The Blue Jays delivered the news that Nate Pearson has an injury to his groin, but in a weird way it may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
How could losing your projected #2 be a good thing? Well I wouldn’t go as far as calling it a good thing, but there could be benefits for the Blue Jays, and we’ll start with Pearson.