Blue Jays should target these former Royals All-Stars to upgrade their roster

The Toronto Blue Jays hold a 22-27 record and sit third in the American League East, remaining two games behind the Texas Rangers for the final wild card spot. Their playoff hopes depend on improving performance quickly, especially in the pitching rotation. Kansas City Royals pitchers are presented as potential trade targets because the Royals are struggling in the American League Central with a 20-30 record. Seth Lugo has a 3.68 ERA over 10 appearances and a career 3.50 ERA, including an All-Star 2024 season with a 3.00 ERA. Michael Wacha is described as a reliable veteran with strong early results, and Kris Bubic is also listed as a candidate to add rotation depth.

"The Toronto Blue Jays are still fighting to climb up the standings. At this point in the season, the Blue Jays have a 22-27 record (going into Thursday, May 21) and are third in the American League East. While the start to their campaign hasn't been the strongest, their playoff hopes are certainly still alive. This is because Toronto is just two games behind the Texas Rangers for the final wild card spot in the American League."

"With the Blue Jays needing pitching help, landing any of these three former All-Stars from the Royals would have the potential to benefit them. Let's dive into why. Royals' Lugo, Wacha or Bubic would give the Blue Jays a steady and reliable starter. Despite having a 1-4 record on the season so far, Lugo has been solid for the Royals. In 10 appearances, he has a 3.68 ERA and 15 strikeouts."

"He also had an ERA under 4.00 in four out of his previous five seasons and has a career 3.50 ERA. This includes his All-Star season in 2024, when he had a 16-9 record and a 3.00 ERA. With this, Lugo would have the potential to be a strong pickup for the Blue Jays if acquired. The 11-year veteran would provide the Blue Jays with another steady and experienced arm, which would not be a bad thing."

"Wacha may not be the flashiest pitcher out there, but he would have the potential to be a very good pickup for the Blue Jays. The 14-year veteran has been excellent for Kansas City so far this season, as evidenced by his 4-2 record and a 2.90 ERA. That kind of production could help Toronto stabilize its rotation and keep games within reach."

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