The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t given up on a late run to the postseason. A doable change of surroundings candidate might assist that playoff push.
Keegan Matheson from MLB.com reported that the Blue Jays have acquired pitcher Jameson Taillon and money concerns from the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs will both obtain a participant to be named later or money concerns.
Taillon had been designated for project on Monday following a disappointing and damage plagued 2026 season. He had posted a 5.92 ERA and a 1.355 WHIP over his 76 innings, putting out 68 batters with 27 walks.
Toronto Blue Jays hoping to catch lightning in a bottle with Jameson Taillon
The Blue Jays are clearly hoping {that a} change of surroundings can assist Taillon return to the shape he displayed between 2024 and 2025. He posted a 3.45 ERA and a 1.098 WHIP over his 295 innings, putting out 223 batters with 60 walks.
The Blue Jays would take that manufacturing. They’ve struggled to search out solutions at the back of their rotation as accidents and ineffectiveness have contributed to their disappointing season. If Taillon can return to kind, he could be a strong middle-of-the-rotation choice.
Taillon can also be a low-risk choice at this level. He’s slated to achieve free company on the finish of this season, permitting the Blue Jays to simply stroll away if this transfer doesn’t pan out. The Cubs will presumably decide up the tab on a portion of his remaining wage to reduce the Blue Jays threat.
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