Blue Jays Exploring Free Agency For Rotation Dept

The Blue Jays may soon add some minor league rotation depth. General manager Ro s Atkins told reporters (including ) that the Jays have a couple of things in the works there that are more on the depth front via free agency. Toronto has not had a defined fifth starter since went on the injured list. got the first look and made four starts. He pitched well through two outings but was hit hard in the next two appearances and optioned to Triple-A. An off day allowed them to operate with a four-man rotation comprising , , and for one turn. They selected onto the big league roster on Wednesday. He worked four innings behind opener in his team debut. Lauer was the only particularly experienced starter working out of the Triple-A rotation. There arent going to be huge free agent upgrades available in early May, of course, but its understandable that the Jays would look to add some kind of veteran help. went unsigned all offseason but Rich Gedman Jersey was reportedly last month. Veteran swingman elected free agency yesterday after being waived by the Mets. Right-hander is not a free agent but is likely to land on waivers in the next few days after being designated for a signment by the Rangers. Lucas, and are the teams three minor league starters who occupy 40-man roster spots. Blo s made three MLB starts for the Astros last year. He owns a 5.75 ERA over 20 1/3 innings for Triple-A Buffalo. Macko has yet to make his major league debut and has been out all season rehabbing Spring Training meniscus surgery. Scherzers injured list stint has gone beyond a month. He went on the IL on March 30 after experiencing continued nerve discomfort in his thumb. Hes had a series of cortisone shots in recent weeks. Manager John Schneider told and other reporters that the three-time Cy Young winner completed a high-intensity, two-inning bullpen se sion on Friday. It remains unclear when he might begin a rehab a signment. Justin Slaten Jersey