The Blue Jays' pitching has been solid, but with Matt Shoemaker injured, it highlights the need for a reliable fifth starter in the rotation. (ShiDavidi )
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The Blue Jays have no chance of replacing that, but amplifying the loss is the spinoff effect on the rest of the staff of no longer having Shoemaker’s steadiness once every five days. Lefty Thomas Pannone – who along with Sam Gaviglio has provided crucial, staff-saving innings out of the bullpen – is likely to make that start against a lefty-heavy lineup. But all bets are off if he’s needed in the games before then, with Montoyo saying an opener was possible, but not ideal as a fallback plan.
After Saturday, the Blue Jays won’t need a fifth starter again until May 18 at Chicago, but that also means Stroman, Sanchez, Clay Buchholz and Trent Thornton won’t be getting any extra days between outings, which is amplifying the burden they are already carrying.
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