Toronto’s 2026 season has started poorly with a 23–27 record and ongoing injuries, leaving the team third in the AL East. With the trade deadline a little over two months away, Toronto should act quickly to upgrade its roster. Rumors point to two starting pitchers as strong targets: Robbie Ray and Sandy Alcantara. Ray is a pending free agent with uncertainty about his future after the Giants signaled they will sell, and Toronto already knows him from pitching for the team in 2020 and 2021. Ray has a 4.28 ERA in 10 appearances for San Francisco as of May 22, making him a potential bounce-back. Alcantara is presented as an ace-caliber option if Toronto wants a major rotation upgrade.
"The Blue Jays' start to the 2026 season has been less than ideal. They currently have a 23-27 record (going into Friday, May 22) and are third in the American League East standings. Due to this and their ongoing injury issues, the Blue Jays would be wise to make some moves soon as they aim to climb up the standings."
"The San Francisco Giants already made it clear that they are going to be sellers this year when they traded catcher Patrick Bailey to the Cleveland Guardians earlier this month. With Ray being a pending free agent, questions about the 6-foot-2 lefty's future in San Francisco have come up often this season. The Blue Jays would be wise to make a push for him."
"Ray is a pitcher that the Blue Jays already know well, as he pitched for them in 2020 and 2021. The Blue Jays' rotation needs a boost, and it would make a lot of sense for Toronto to target him. While the two-time All-Star has a 4.28 ERA in 10 appearances this season for the Giants (as of May 22), his past success makes him a prime bounce-back candidate."
"But if the Blue Jays want to add an ace-caliber pitcher to their rotation, Alcantara is one of the best options available."
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