Toronto Blue Jays: Three most important additions to roster
By David Hill
The Toronto Blue Jays made several moves in their quest to be a contender in 2020. Which of these moves will make the biggest difference?
One could have understood if the Toronto Blue Jays essentially waited on the sidelines in free agency this past offseason. While they have an exciting young lineup, their top pitching prospects are still a year or two away from contributing at the major league level. Even though the Blue Jays would eventually need to spend to supplement their youthful core, the 2019-20 offseason may not have been that time.
Instead, the Blue Jays saw an opportunity. The Red Sox not only sat out virtually the entire offseason, but they also traded away their best player in a quest to get under the luxury tax. The Yankees may have made a major splash in signing Gerrit Cole, but they battled a ridiculous amount of injuries last year. The Rays made several cost cutting moves themselves, as is the case seemingly every offseason. There may be an opportunity to strike.
Given the landscape of the AL East, the Blue Jays made several moves. They drastically upgraded their rotation and improved the depth on their roster. First base may not be the weak link in their young infield and longer, as Rowdy Tellez will have competition for his spot in the lineup. The bullpen, bolstered with minor league signings, could be far better than it was last year.
The Toronto Blue Jays have hope for the 2020 season and beyond. Let’s take a look at their most important additions to the roster.