"While the focus for the Toronto Blue Jays over the next week remains on winning the 2025 World Series, the Blue Jays do have some roster decisions looming. This offseason, both Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer will be free agents and Shane Bieber has a chance to opt out of his contract. If the Blue Jays lose one or both pitchers, the team will need to find another pitcher to put in the rotation."
"Because of ace Zack Wheeler, Suarez has been in the shadows of the Philadelphia pitching staff since his 2021 emergence. In his MLB career, Suarez has been exceptional, recording a 3.38 ERA in 187 games pitched with 118 of them being starts. Suarez was an All-Star in 2024 and in 2025, Suarez recorded his best season statically as a starter. He made 26 starts while recording a 12-8 record with a 3.20 ERA with 151 strikeouts in 157.1 IP."
The Blue Jays face offseason rotation uncertainty with Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer entering free agency and Shane Bieber possibly opting out of his contract. Losing one or more of those starters would require adding another starting pitcher to the rotation. Ranger Suarez is viewed as an ideal fit for Toronto as a left-handed No. 3 starter behind Kevin Gausman and Trey Yesavage, which would strengthen depth and balance. Suarez has a 3.38 ERA across 187 MLB appearances (118 starts), earned All-Star honors in 2024, and posted a 3.20 ERA with 151 strikeouts in 157.1 innings during the 2025 season. Suarez has also excelled in postseason play, recording a 1.48 ERA across 11 postseason appearances and delivering key moments such as closing out the 2022 NLCS.
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