The Toronto Blue Jays have no problem offensively, who are in the top 10 in major league baseball in several important categories, but too often their pitchers have cost the victory.
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It is with this in mind to improve his enclosure that the general manager of Toronto training, Ross Atkins, will address the next few weeks leading up to the transaction deadline of July 31.
“The opportunity to add talent to and improve our relieving box is our goal,” said Atkins, whose words were echoed by the major league baseball site on Sunday. We will continue to work in this direction. It’s an urgent situation, we were already thinking about it when the relievers were throwing well. We are continually thinking of ways to improve this organization. ”
Without putting the whole count on the injuries, they were right of a large part of the gunners of the team. Among them, Nate Pearson missed the start of the season and is trying to regain form with the Buffalo Bisons, at the AAA level, after a disastrous start of just two and a third innings with the Blue Jays. The organization could also count on possible returns of Ryan Borucki and Julian Merryweather, both injured early in the campaign. Hopeful Thomas Hatch’s debut in 2021 has also been delayed due to injury.
Despite these possible returns, Atkins is evaluating all his options and a trade could be in the cards, as well as staff movement, like a starting pitcher transferred to the pen to call on his relief services.
“We have to keep in mind the impact a pitcher starting in the major leagues could have,” said Atkins. It’s a matter of balance, all scenarios are on the table and we are looking at using these guys as potential succession options. We have to be open-minded and creative, especially with the good work Hatch did last season. ”
Axford arrive
The only Canadian major baseball team hired reliever John Axford on Sunday, according to Sportsnet. The Maple Leaf representative came out of retirement earlier this year to help Canada in its pursuit of Olympic qualification in June. In two appearances on the mound for the maple leaf, he has not allowed any points, in addition to signing a save.
In his 10-year career in major league baseball, Axford has maintained a 38-34 record, in addition to maintaining an earned-run average of 3.87 in 543 games. He also totaled 144 preserved games. Axford was named the National League’s reliever par excellence in 2011, when he wore the Milwaukee Brewers’ colors.
The Blue Jays will open a short two-game series against the Miami Marlins on Tuesday before meeting the Baltimore Orioles for four games.
