Blue Jays make small deal with rivals for big pitcher
Righty probably won't factor into matters this season, but has some upside.
The Toronto Blue Jays commence a nine-game road journey on Tuesday, facing off against the Cleveland Guardians in a pivotal series that will determine the third and final wild-card spot in the American League. Cleveland currently maintains a 1.5 game lead over Toronto in the race for that crucial position. However, the Guardians possess a game advantage, as they have 25 games remaining in their regular-season schedule compared to the Blue Jays' 26.
Toronto enters this series on a three-game winning streak, having swept the Seattle Mariners the weekend prior. In their series against Seattle, the Blue Jays outscored the Mariners 19-4. Meanwhile, the Guardians have been impressive themselves, going 8-2 in their last 10 games. However, they have struggled slightly, losing two of their last three matchups against the Kansas City Royals.
Spencer Miles will take the mound for the Blue Jays as the opener, with Spencer Arrighetti set to follow. Miles, just 26 years old, has been a standout performer for Toronto this season. He currently boasts a 2.92 ERA and has struck out 77 batters across 83 1/3 innings. In his most recent start as the opener on August 26 against the Royals, Miles pitched two consecutive scoreless innings.
Arrighetti, also 26, was acquired from the Houston Astros during the trade deadline in exchange for outfielder Daulton Varsho. He made two appearances for the Blue Jays thus far, with his latest game being on August 27 against the Royals. Arrighetti gave up three earned runs over four innings, resulting in the loss.
Cleveland will be represented by Gavin Williams on Tuesday and Joey Cantillo on Wednesday. The Guardians have yet to announce a starter for Thursday, but Blue Jays right-hander José Soriano is expected to take the starting role. AL Cy Young candidate Dylan Cease is slated to start on Wednesday for the Toronto Blue Jays. Following their series with Cleveland, the Blue Jays will travel to face the Kansas City Royals and then the Oakland Athletics.
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