Nightengale: Toronto Blue Jays Interested in Zac Gallen

[Matthew Lenz]

The Toronto Blue Jays, currently in 1st place in the American League East, biggest need at the upcoming trade deadline is in their starting rotation.

While they've been tied to some different names over the last few weeks, we have a new name entering the mix. Bob Nightengale of USA Today is reporting that the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Zac Gallen.

Gallen's 2025 season has been a struggle. Through 115 innings pitched across 20 starts, Gallen's ERA sits between 5.40 ERA. His underlying metrics also reflect these difficulties, with a 4.80 FIL and a
strikeout-minus-walk rate (K-BB%) is 13.1%, marking a notable decline in his ability to control the strike zone effectively, contributing to his highest ERA in years. He will be a free agent at seasons end.

Should the Blue Jays pursue a struggling rental or go for a bigger target? Join the conversation in the comments!
 

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[Spanky__99]

If they're trading with the Snakes, Merrill Kelley is your target.