Blue Jays Pitchers Near Return, Rotation Stabilizes

0:00It's April 15th. Welcome in. This is Toronto Blue Jays News Today, where your team meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Toronto Blue Jays rotation has taken a beating this season, but there's some real hope on the horizon, with key pictures wrapping up their rehab. Starts. They're eyeing a return for right-hander will yes of age, as early as next week after a shoulder impingement sidelined him since late March. And veteran Jose Barrails is Sephiris' first rehab outing Thursday in Dunedin, targeting three innings and about 50 pitches. Yes of age's next star comes Wednesday with Triple A Buffalo, aiming for four innings or 65 pitches, which could be his final tuna before, rejoining the big club. In his last one, he went two and two-thirds innings through 52 pitches and showed solid strikeout stuff despite some runs allowed. Before the injury, folks had him pegged as a top rookie contender. His beat-up staff desperately needs the boost, especially with yes of age's potential to slot right into the mix and Barrails bringing that veteran stability.

1:04The Jays have leaned on depth all year, but these steps signal a turnaround for a group that's been patchworked best. Meanwhile, other arms are progressing too. Shane Bieber's throwing bullpins down in Dunedin and could be back late May from elbow inflammation. Yemi Garcia is close after last year's surgery, and they're hoping for him soon. Cody Ponce, though, is out long-term following knee surgery this month. With these pieces falling into place, the Blue Jays might finally stabilize that, starting five and make a push as spring turns to summer.