"While Toronto's offseason didn't go as planned offensively, Ross Atkins was able to remake his pitching staff, adding Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to the rotation and Tyler Rogers to the bullpen. Question marks still abound, though: Will Cease be able to harness his command and look more like 2024 than 2025? Will the league adapt to Trey Yesavage, and how will he adapt in response? Can Shane Bieber stay healthy?"
"What, if anything, can the Jays expect from José Berrios after he was left off the postseason roster entirely last year? The floor here feels reasonably high. The ceiling, however, is very much up in the air, and if the offense takes a step back without Bo Bichette and Anthony Santander, Toronto might need its staff to pick up the slack."
The Blue Jays opened spring training in Dunedin with pitchers and catchers reporting, emphasizing a rebuilt pitching staff. Offseason additions include Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to the rotation and Tyler Rogers to the bullpen. The projected 2026 five-man rotation provides optimism despite some injuries and lingering questions about individual performance and health. Concerns include Cease's command, Trey Yesavage's adjustment to the league, Shane Bieber's durability and José Berrios's form after being left off the 2025 postseason roster. The team enters 2026 ranked second in power rankings behind the Dodgers, with stronger pitching depth but offensive uncertainty after roster changes.
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