Blue Jays-Marlins trade pitch sends former Cy Young winner to Toronto in season-altering move

The Toronto Blue Jays are simply trying to stay afloat with the way their season has unfolded to this point. Injuries have plagued the team throughout the year, especially within the starting rotation.

Max Scherzer was one of the first major names to go down with an injury, causing him to miss significant time.

“The Blue Jays announced Monday that right-hander Max Scherzer has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to tendinitis in his right forearm and inflammation in his left ankle. A timetable for his return to the roster has not yet been provided,” MLB Trade Rumors’ Steve Adams wrote.

Scherzer is far from the only injured arm in Toronto’s rotation, which is why the Blue Jays should strongly consider trading for another frontline starter. One name that makes a lot of sense is Sandy Alcántara of the Miami Marlins.

“Let's start with the "hottest commodity" in the league. Alcántara has a 3.04 ERA in seven starts. On top of his solid ERA, he's leading the league with 47 1/3 innings pitched. That's what the Blue Jays need the most right now. Toronto just got Trey Yesavage back in the mix, but José Berríos, Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, and Cody Ponce are all on the Injured List. The Blue Jays are 16-18 on the season, but have started to show some signs of life and have won four of their last six games. The biggest need for Toronto right now is pitching and the club is never afraid to make a splash. Alcántara would solve that problem,” SI’s Patrick McAvoy wrote.

Toronto is coming off a World Series appearance, and if the club does not make a significant move soon, it could be in danger of missing the postseason altogether. Adding a pitcher like Alcántara could completely change the energy surrounding the clubhouse and stabilize the rotation in a major way.

Alcántara has cooled off somewhat after his blazing start to the season, but he remains one of the top arms in baseball. The Blue Jays are in desperate need of a major addition, and the former Cy Young winner could provide exactly that.

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