May 9, 2021; Houston, Texas, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Nate Pearson (C) hands the ball to manager Charlie Montoyo (L) during a pitching change in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
While it’s felt like the Blue Jays could use another starting pitcher for a couple of years now, their internal options have improved enough that the need may not be so urgent anymore.
So far in 2021 the Jays have turned to a trio of veterans in Hyun Jin Ryu, Robbie Ray, and Steven Matz, and it’s hard to imagine where they’d be without them.