Pirates could be a one stop shop for the Jays who could use an elite reliever and another good starting pitcher. Id rather an ace type starter but obviously they are not readily available and Mitch Keller is a probably a strong #3 or eve a decent #2 starter? Also under team control until 2029 with a very reasonable $15.4 million AAV. Nabbing him would help considering Bassitt and Sherzer are FA's after this season.
The elite reliever would be David Bednar who is their closer. He had a rough year last season, but has bounced back nicely this sporting a 12.9 K/9 and 2.7 BB rates along with a 2.7 ERA and 2.55 xFIP. Stud numbers. He's under control next year then a free agent in 2027.
Cost would be steep but I'd be all over it if I were the Jays.
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