By mid-June last year, the Toronto Blue Jays’ trajectory was set. They were 15 games back of the division lead and quickly drifting out of the postseason race. Things never got better. The Blue Jays sold hard at the 2024 trade deadline,

A Toronto Blue Jays trade idea has them acquiring Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly as the trade deadline approaches.

On Sunday, MLB.com reported that Scherzer, who signed with Toronto in February, threw a 50-pitch bullpen session against Blue Jays live hitters in Dunedin. This rehab start sets him on pace to rejoin the rotation by late June, improving a staff that has otherwise held together through strong performances from Berríos, Kevin Gausman, and others.