Blue Jays Face Pitching Injuries, Offense Ready to Shine

0:00You're listening to Toronto Blue Jays News today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The Toronto Blue Jays are starting the season with a banged up pitching staff and an outfielder on the shelf. Anthony Santander joins Pitcher's Jose Barrios in Trey Yessevage on the injured list, along with Bowden Francis who had season-ending elbow surgery. Barrios is dealing with the stress fracture in his elbow, marking the 4th starter sideline to open the year. Earlier this week, MLB insider Ken Rosenthal weighed in on the situation. He noted the injury's thing, but the remaining rotation holds up well with Kevin Galsman, Dylan Seas, Max Scherzer, Cody Ponzi, and Eric Lauer. Stepping up, Toronto relied on strong starting pitching to reach last year's playoffs, so this test their death right away. Fans and analysts see it as a bump in the road, rather than a crisis. Manager John Schneider says Yessevage's return time mind isn't set yet, but the team trusts Ponzi to fill in effectively.

1:01Scherzer will anchor his turns while Galsman and Seas form a solid front duo. The good news is, Toronto's offense looks sharp and ready to carry the load with the regular season just weeks away. The roster has proven winners from last postseason, built for the long haul. Blue Jays supporters can breathe easy, as this early adversity should toughen them up for another deep playout push and bigger goals down the line.