At the Letters: Encarnacion sidelined, who starts for Blue Jays?

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion leads a running drill at spring training (Frank Gunn/CP)

In episode 47 of At the Letters, Ben Nicholson-Smith and Arden Zwelling discuss the status of Edwin Encarnacion and the battle for the Toronto Blue Jays’ open rotation spot.

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Here’s how episode 47 unfolds:

  • What does Edwin Encarnacion’s oblique issue mean for the Blue Jays?
  • How will the Blue Jays’ bullpen shape up?
  • Arden expects Gavin Floyd to make the Blue Jays’ opening day rotation, while Ben suggests Aaron Sanchez should earn serious consideration, too.
  • Arden explains why Troy Tulowitzki’s positioned for a bounce-back year.

Expect more At the Letters episodes throughout the spring and once the regular season begins.

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