[Matheson] John Schneider says it’s “reasonable to say” that both Jordan Romano and Erik Swanson will start the season on the IL. No moves yet, because Gausman’s status will play into that pitching puzzle. Ideally, Romano and Swanson are on a mound building up next week. #BlueJays

2 comments

1. Bullpen depth is going to be tested early and often this year

2. Yimi Closing, Chad as the setup, that should be fine

   Mayza in middle relief will be fine too, Richards as well, the other 4 spots are going to be quite suspect. Should Gausman be good to go, I’d assume the other spots would be filled by

   Genisis

   Pearson

   White

   Then for the last spot, your guess is as good as mine. I think it might go to Wes since he’s fully stretched out and Gausman is a maybe. Gonna need some good starts for the first couple times through, our middle relic is going to be very questionable

   Edit: I Wanted Yariel to stay down in AAA most of the year to get built up to start next year and just come up down the stretch, but I’m now kind of leaning towards throwing him in the pen right now while we get healthy