The Blue Jays got the first of several stars back from the disabled list on Sunday, activating Aaron Sanchez in time to make the start against the Seattle Mariners in the series finale. The 2016 AL ERA leader was solid in the outing, throwing 5 innings and allowing just 5 hits, 1 unearned run and 4 strikeouts.
It was a sigh of relief for the Blue Jays as they’ve been waiting for the talented right-hander to return and dominate the way he did last season. He was one of the American League’s best starting pitchers, and that sort of thing isn’t easy to replace.