Report: Blue Jays scout CC Sabathia, Andrew Cashner

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The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly scouted Andrew Cashner, left, and CC Sabathia, right. (AP)

The Toronto Blue Jays scouted CC Sabathia and Andrew Cashner‘s starts on Thursday, reports Jon Heyman.

Toronto is in the market for starting pitching help with all-star Aaron Sanchez potentially moving to a relief role before season’s end.

There is also some degree of uncertainty surrounding the health of Marco Estrada, who makes his return from a back injury on Friday night. Back issues have landed Estrada on the disabled list twice in 2016.

Sabathia, who Heyman notes may not be available in trade talks, has pitched to a 5-8 record with a 4.04 ERA in 17 starts for the New York Yankees this year. The left-hander is a 10-and-5 player, meaning he could veto a move to any team.

New York currently sits 5.5 games out of a playoff spot and it remains to be seen whether or not it will be a seller come the Aug. 1 non-waiver trade deadline.

Cashner is in the midst of a disappointing campaign with the struggling San Diego Padres with a 4.79 ERA in 15 starts. He’s been prone to surrendering the long ball this season, giving up a career-worst 1.4 home runs per nine innings. The 29-year-old is set to hit free agency at the end of the season.

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