It's a rainy day in Dunedin, but conditions are expected to clear for today's game. Notably, pitcher Erik Swanson is consulting an orthopedic surgeon regarding ongoing elbow problems, casting uncertainty over his health. In other news, the Blue Jays have signed Dillon Tate to a major league deal. Although he briefly pitched for the Jays last season and had some success in Baltimore, his signing still raises eyebrows considering he was previously non-tendered. Today's matchup features Kevin Gausman pitching for the Jays against Colton Gordon from the Astros.
Erik Swanson is headed for a consultation with an orthopedic surgeon about his recurring elbow issues. Obviously, that's not the news you want to hear, although it doesn't sound like surgery has been decided on yet.
In possibly related news, it sounds like the Jays have agreed to a major league deal with Dillon Tate. Tate pitched in four games for the Jays last year after being acquired from the Orioles, but was non-tendered back in November.
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