Toronto Blue Jays' Pitching Depth Shines

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines. Right here on Toronto Blue Jays News today, subscribe and stay game ready. The Toronto Blue Jays placed their top young starter, Tre Yesavage, on the injured list to open the season with a shoulder impingement. It was not a big shock after he reported to spring training feeling off, and they took it slow with him all month. Their five-man rotation stays strong, thanks to smart planning. It kicks off with Kevin Galsman, the two-time All-Star, and recent American League Strikeout champ on opening day. Then comes Dylan Sees, the $210 million ace, with five straight seasons of 200 strikeouts. Eric Lauer follows as the reliable lefty who posted a 3.77 earned run average last year. Beatwriters are impressed by the Jays pitching death, especially since they can handle three starters on the injured list without missing a beat. As one noted, not many teams could pull this off, but Toronto's late signing of Mac Scherzer and other moves make it work smoothly.

1:00Cody Ponce rounds out the group after dominating in career last season, and shining in spring training with a 0.66 earned run average over. 13.2 innings, Scherzer, the three-time saw young winner, slots in later to keep things steady. Yesavage says he is feeling good now, with the pain gone, and he plans to get back on the mound next Wednesday to build up innings and pitch counts for. A starter roll. The Jays' preparedness keeps them rolling strong into the season.