The theme of the off-season for the Blue Jays is the need for starting pitching, and that’s not going to change until they truly address the position. From the sound of things, they’re attempting to do just that by pursuing Zack Wheeler’s services on the free agent market.
If Wheeler were to land in Toronto he would instantly become the ace of the starting staff, easily surpassing the other rotation additions of Chase Anderson and Matt Shoemaker (who will return through arbitration), as well as the young group of incumbent starters. He would also easily become the highest paid player on a pretty cost effective roster as well, and that’s where things get a little complicated.