Five games in four days is a lot under any circumstances. Then consider that Kikuchi and Berrios are the first pitchers going, and there’s a chance the bullpen gets used a ton this weekend. bnicholsonsmith previews the Blue Jays' series against the Rays:
Friday, 3:07 p.m. ET / 12:07 p.m. PT : Toronto RHP Kevin Gausman vs. TBD Toronto RHP Ross Stripling vs. TBDWednesday’s series finale
After calm had been restored, the Blue Jays came back to tie the game, setting up a potential sweep. But the Red Sox scored three in the tenth, rallying against David Phelps as the Blue Jays’ bullpen looked vulnerable once again. With the win, the Red Sox passed the Blue Jays in the standings, taking a 0.5-game lead over Toronto.Earlier this week, the Rays lost consecutive 5-3 games to Milwaukee at home.
Meanwhile, Ji-Man Choi returned to the starting lineup on Wednesday after being sidelined with a left ankle issue.While the Blue Jays haven’t announced who will be starting the second game on Saturday, there’s a good chance that Thomas Hatch will get the call. The right-hander has recovered from a slow start at triple-A to post a 3.63 ERA with 41 strikeouts compared to nine walks over the course of his past seven starts.
Expect to see the recently signed Sergio Romo debut against his former team over the weekend, but whether the 39-year-old can provide the stability the Blue Jays seek is another question. More likely, the Blue Jays will have to add to this bullpen over the course of the next month. To advance deep into the playoffs, further additions look like a must. But trade talks are generally said to be quiet now, so some patience may be required.
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