The Toronto Blue Jays, a staff whose season is on the brink, could possibly be promoting some veteran items within the weeks main as much as the July 30 commerce deadline.
Toronto reportedly plans to put starter Yusei Kikuchi, catcher Danny Jansen, reliever Yimi García, designated hitter Justin Turner, and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier on the commerce block, per Bob Nightengale of USA At this time. Nightengale additionally wrote that the Blue Jays nonetheless need to make one final run with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette.
García has a 2.57 ERA over 27 appearances with 5 saves and 37 strikeouts in 28 innings. Nevertheless, he was positioned on the injured checklist on June 17 with proper elbow ulnar neuritis. He will likely be a free agent after this season. He’s hoping to return by the All-Star Break.
Turner is having a good 12 months however his energy has dropped off. He’s batting .252 with 15 doubles, 5 house runs, and 26 RBIs. He additionally has 35 walks which is superb in comparison with his 44 strikeouts.
The previous Dodgers third baseman has the worst slugging share (.380) of his profession since 2011, which was his first season within the huge leagues full-time. His management talents and clubhouse presence could possibly be sufficient to entice any time to take an opportunity on him.
Surprisingly, the Blue Jays have determined to not commerce shortstop Bo Bichette, who was reportedly linked to the Dodgers. With the stable play of Miguel Rojas on the plate and on protection, the Dodgers don’t really want to commerce for a shortstop anymore, although.
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