The Blue Jays brain trust just recently added five arms to the 40-man roster to ensure the hurlers remain protected within the organization. Recent additions include the likes of pitchers Trent Thornton, Julian Merryweather, and Jacob Waguespack who were all acquired via the trade route.
The highly regarded Merryweather was the bounty for Josh Donaldson at the trade deadline. Although his peripheral numbers may not reflect it, the Blue Jays are very high on Merryweather and quite familiar with the prospect due to the Cleveland connection.
Just recently the Jays sent Aledmys Diaz packing to Houston in exchange for pitcher Trent Thornton.