The Blue Jays had one of the most unsteady rotations in the league last year, being just one of three teams in the American League without a 30-start pitcher. 13 different players threw out the first pitch for the Blue Jays last season including Tyler Clippard, John Axford and Luis Santos who were utilized as an “opener”.
This trend will likely continue this season as the rotation tries to recover from an injury-filled 2018. It’s doesn’t just include players trying to bounce back from injuries, it also includes a 35-year-old on an expiring contract who could be moved by the end of July.