The Toronto Blue Jays received strong contributions from deadline acquisitions: Ty France strengthened the offense and reliever Louis Varland became a key bullpen piece. Former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber has looked sharp in rehab outings and is scheduled to debut for Toronto later this week. The Blue Jays explored other trade targets but avoided some players who faltered after being moved. Adrian Houser, after a strong run with the White Sox, struggled following his trade to the Tampa Bay Rays, posting an 0-2 record with a 5.10 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and nine earned runs in 15 2/3 innings.
The Toronto Blue Jays, for the most part, must be happy so far with the moves they made at the Trade Deadline. Veteran first baseman Ty France has seamlessly infused himself into the Jays' offensive lineup while reliever Louis Varland has become an integral part of their bullpen. More importantly, their biggest acquisition in former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber has looked great in his rehab outings and is set to make his debut for Toronto later this week.
However, since being dealt to the Tampa Bay Rays at the deadline, Houser has struggled. He has posted an 0-2 record with a 5.10 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, while giving up nine earned runs including two home runs in just 15 2/3 innings pitched. With the results that Bieber has shown pitching in his rehab starts so far, it looks like the Jays made the right decision on their starting pitcher option.
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