Blue Jays Pitching Crisis Deepens | Toronto Blue Jays News

Toronto Blue Jays News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

The Blue Jays are in crisis mode as pitching injuries pile up, with Shane Bieber joining José Berríos and Bowden Francis on the shelf—some permanently sidelined by Tommy John surgery. With hopes for a strong season built on their rotation, the team is scrambling to fill spots, relying on Dylan Cease, José Soriano, and Max Scherzer while turning to the bullpen for fifth starter duties. Options like Jameson Taillon, John Klein, CJ Van Eyk, and even minor-leaguers Josh Fleming, Simeon Woods Richardson, and Chad Dallas are being eyed to plug the gaps. The pressure’s on as they adapt on the fly…