After missing the first 50 games of the season due to suspension, Jays prospect Marcus Stroman is ready to return to the mound and begin his ascent to the majors, which could come sooner than later.
The money spent by the Blue Jays to retain Dustin McGowan may not be about the injury-prone pitcher, but about the loss of Chris Carpenter, who Toronto let walk under similar circumstances and came to regret it.
The Blue Jays are playing better now, but they’re still just 17-24 with three quarters of the season remaining. There’s reason to expect some improvement on offence even if the starting rotation remains suspect.
