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Can The Blue Jays Rotation Exceed Expectations In 2021?

If a majority of this group of were to stay healthy and pitch effectively in MLB, the Jays would have a really good problem. I’m not counting on this, however. Even if only three of them do so, and Ryu stays healthy and effective, that might be enough to for the team to go further than they did in 2020.



29 LHP Robbie Ray has posted double digits in strike outs in each of the last five seasons. His downfall is too many walks. If he can cut down on the free passes, he has a chance to be a very effective pitcher for the Jays. Anything close to the all star form he showed in 2017 would be a huge bonus.



Steven Matz excelled for the Mets in 2015 and 2016. He was inconsistent from 2017-2019 but had a strong second half in 2019. Injuries may have contributed to his sub par season in 2020. The Jays traded for him and are hopeful for a return to form in 2021.



Ross Stripling had solid numbers for the Dodgers for four straight seasons. From 2016-2019, his era and FIP was between 3-4. 2020 was a sub par season for Stripling and the Dodgers traded him to the Jays at the 2020 deadline. A return to his pre-2020 form could be a huge help to the Jays.