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Blue Jays Announce Initial Pitching Rotation for Upcoming Season
The Toronto Blue Jays have revealed their starting rotation as the season approaches. Kevin Gausman, previously named as the Opening Day starter, will lead a rotation that includes Dylan Cease, Eric Lauer, Cody Ponce, and Max Scherzer, according to manager John Schneider.
With Opening Day less than a week away, the Blue Jays have clarified their initial pitching plans. Injuries to pitchers such as Shane Bieber, José Berríos, and Trey Yesavage influenced the finalized list. According to Sportsnet, Lauer is scheduled to start in an intrasquad game on Monday, aiming to pitch around five innings. Scherzer and Ponce are slated to make an additional start in the minor league camp next week. Toronto's Grapefruit League schedule concludes on Sunday.
Key Facts
- Kevin Gausman will start on Opening Day for Toronto.
- The first five starting pitchers are Gausman, Dylan Cease, Eric Lauer, Cody Ponce, and Max Scherzer.
- Gausman, Cease, and Lauer are scheduled to pitch in the opening series against the Athletics.
- Ponce and Scherzer are slated to start against the Colorado Rockies.
- Lauer is scheduled to start an intrasquad game on Monday.
- Scherzer and Ponce are expected to make an additional start in minor league camp next week.
- The Blue Jays' Grapefruit League schedule ends Sunday.