The team now awaits to say goodbye to one of the final pieces of those celebrated teams as Marcus Stroman will inevitably be traded before the trade deadline passes. While Stroman has offered the Blue Jays fanbase a reminder of those glorious years while also contributing a strong performance on the mound this season, the front office has determined that he has no place in the future.
While sacrifices must always be made for any long-term success, the Blue Jays rotation in the post-Stroman era presents more challenges than answers.
There is Trent Thornton, who was on his way to having a serviceable rookie season before running into a tough stretch as of late.