There’s no question about it, the Blue Jays are desperate for starting pitching. And for good reason, too.
Their projected starting rotation for 2019, while brimming with potential, carries a significant possibility of utter collapse. Aaron Sanchez is injury prone (until he proves otherwise), and Ryan Borucki, Sean Reid-Foley, and Thomas Pannone lack the experience that is crucial for consistent success in the MLB. Outside of Marcus Stroman and his yearly 200 innings of contribution, nothing is really guaranteed – a truly terrifying thought.
To solve this problem, the Blue Jays could add veteran leadership and consistent innings by signing a free agent starter.