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Blue Jays’ starting pitching core looks far deeper entering 2027

The Toronto Blue Jays starting pitching depth will be in a much better spot to begin the 2027 season. Heading into this season, it appeared that the Blue Jays had eight starters signed: Dylan Cease, Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, Shane…

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 11:00 AM
Blue Jays’ starting pitching core looks far deeper entering 2027
Key Things to Know
  • Injuries forced the Toronto Blue Jays to use 15 different starting pitchers across 157 games in 2026.
  • The team required more than 40 bullpen games during 2026 due to extensive pitching injuries.
  • Dylan Cease, José Soriano, and Trey Yesavage are expected to headline the 2027 starting rotation.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Blue Jays are projected to enter the 2027 season with improved starting pitching depth after injuries disrupted their 2026 campaign. During 2026, injuries to starters including José Berríos, Shane Bieber, Trey Yesavage, Cody Ponce, and Max Scherzer forced the team to run over 40 bullpen games, using 15 different starting pitchers through 157 games.

Looking ahead to 2027, Dylan Cease, José Soriano, and Yesavage are slated to headline the rotation despite expected departures by free agents like Scherzer, Patrick Corbin, Bieber, and Jameson Taillon. Candidates to fill remaining rotation spots include Spencer Arrighetti, Spencer Miles, Jake Bloss, and Ricky Tiedemann.

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