The Blue Jays inked hurler Shun Yamaguchi to a two-year pact worth $6.350 million back in December. The 32-year old made 26 starts for the Yomiuri Giants in 2019 posting a 15-4 record with a 2.91 earned run average while fanning 188 in 170 innings of work.
When speaking with the media yesterday, Yamaguchi stated he is hoping to win a spot in the rotation but also understands he needs to be flexible and indicated he is ready for that also. Ross Atkins confirmed that Yamaguchi will be in the rotation mix and although the bullpen is eventually a possibility, he will begin starting and they will go from there.