Nightengale: Toronto Blue Jays Will Be "Ultra Aggressive" At Deadline

[Matthew Lenz]

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently sitting two games ahead of the New York Yankees for the American League East division lead.

Having not won the division since 1993, the Blue Jays front office is not going to let the opportunity pass them by. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that "Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins also boldly stated that the Blue Jays will be ultra-aggressive at the trade deadline, seeking a starter and a catcher."

The Blue Jays' starting rotation has been a blend of veteran consistency and new contributors. While established aces like José Berríos (3.53 ERA) and Kevin Gausman (4.13 ERA) have provided solid starts, Eric Lauer has emerged as a key addition, solidifying the rotation after being moved into a starting role. Chris Bassitt has posted a mixed year with a 4.16 ERA. Despite some concerns regarding the back end, the rotation has received a boost from Max Scherzer's return from injury. While the rotation has been solid, you can never have enough pitching - especially in the offense heavy AL East.

The Blue Jays' catching tandem of Alejandro Kirk and Tyler Heineman has been a major strength. Kirk, in particular, is having an outstanding season, performing as one of the best catchers in MLB. He has displayed impressive offensive prowess and elite defensive metrics, including excellent pitch framing and blocking. The duo has combined for 11 Defensive Runs Saved, ranking among the top catching groups in the league, contributing significantly to the team's overall defensive strength. It's a bit of a surprise that Atkins would be looking to bolster that position group.

What should be the Blue Jays priorities at the deadline? Join the conversation in the comments!

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[Spanky__99]

The catcher has to be depth? Boob Nightengale's a bird. 

[max silver]

3 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

The catcher has to be depth? Boob Nightengale's a bird. 

I'd say a catcher should be right around the bottom of the team's deadline shopping list.

[Eat My Shatkins]

The Jays won the division 2015. Sorry but that little inaccurate tid bit was making my left eye twitch.

[Spanky__99]

As for what we need it's a TOR pitcher and it's going to be expensive plus a high leverage BP arm, it's pretty simple.

 

[Spanky__99]

23 minutes ago, Eat My Shatkins said:

The Jays won the division 2015. Sorry but that little inaccurate tid bit was making my left eye twitch.

Boob can't help himself, lol.