"The Blue Jays dealt with way more pitching injuries than they would have liked during the 2025 season, and yet they showed off their depth by piecing together a rotation and a bullpen that was capable of getting to the seventh game of the World Series. They did that without the services of three guys who were on the opening day roster; Bowden Francis, Yimi Garcia and Nick Sandlin."
"Who knows what the Blue Jays would have been able to do, if a healthy Garcia was available during the playoffs. Garcia pitched in just 21 innings this past season and had a 3.85 ERA with 25 strikeouts. Sandlin also could have been a medium to high leverage arm. He had 16 strikeouts in 16.1 innings pitched with a 2.20 ERA in 19 game"
Toronto extended a qualifying offer to shortstop Bo Bichette to secure a supplemental draft pick if he signs elsewhere. The club reinstated RHPs Angel Bastardo, Bowden Francis, Yimi García and Nick Sandlin from the 60-day injured list, selected catcher Brandon Valenzuela to the Major League roster, and had Ryan Burr and Dillon Tate clear waivers. The team suffered numerous pitching injuries in 2025 but assembled a rotation and bullpen that reached a seven-game World Series. If the reinstated pitchers return fully healthy in 2026, they could meaningfully raise the club’s pitching depth and overall floor for another AL East and pennant push. García logged 21 innings with a 3.85 ERA and 25 strikeouts; Sandlin had 16 strikeouts in 16.1 innings with a 2.20 ERA in 19 games.
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