Sometime in the next two weeks, the debate will start in earnest: Who do the Blue Jays send out as starter for Game 1 of a best\u002Dof\u002Dthree wildcard playoff round?
Walker said the coaching staff is evaluating all scenarios and much will be tied to how the results of the remaining 15 games on the schedule. Will the top wildcard seed be available? If the options are the No. 2 or No. 3 seed, will rest mean more than wins in the closing strides of the season?Article content
“The good fortune we’ve had lately has helped immensely, actually,” Walker said. “The doubleheaders that we’ve had, the good outings from starters and obviously the bullpen days going well, has put us in a really good position looking forward down the stretch run.Article content Will it be Alek Manoah, the beast of the rotation, who took the ball for the 29th time on Sunday? Will it be veteran Kevin Gausman, who has the benefit of more experience? Or will it be someone else?
“The main thing right now is getting there. All of our pitchers have done a great job – Gausman, Manoah, Stripling, Berrios … we feel good about any of those guys going into the postseason.” To cash that ticket now, the Jays need to go 10-5 in their remaining 15 games – not a sure thing, by any means, but well within range.
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