Toronto Blue Jays Trade Rumors: Who Could Be on the Block?
By Jason Evans
Estrada leads the team in strikeouts this year, but has allowed over a hit per inning and has seen his ERA rise a full run over this season.
Some of that might just be bad luck. The BABIP against him has risen to .327 from .234 last season as the medium contact against him has gone up over 50% this season compared to 47% last season. Part to blame for this is the Jays defense.
Per Fangraphs, the Blue Jays are -27 in defensive runs saved which is third worse in baseball. Maybe going to a team like the Cleveland Indians or Milwaukee Brewers who are +10 which is 10th in baseball could help Estrada’s numbers.
Estrada is on an expiring contract and would be a perfect fit for many contending teams, who don’t want to spend a ton in prospects like it would cost to get Justin Verlander, Sonny Gray or Jose Quintana and still get that upgrade that they need.
Estrada is probably the Jays best trade chip at this point, and one that they should cash in.