Blue Jays: A Look at Potential September Reinforcements

Starting Pitching

Joe Biagini – On 40-man roster (MLB – 5.11 ERA, 1.32 WHIP)

Likelihood of Call Up : Very High

Potential for Success : Moderate

Summary : Biagini struggled in the MLB as a starter this year and the back-and-forth between reliever and starter could take a toll on his performance. Then again, he has the arsenal to succeed as a starter and could impress.

It appears that he’s stretched out and ready for a call up any time, which could come as soon as this weekend when John Gibbons will need a starter on Sunday. If not, he’s a near lock to be called up when the rosters expand, and the Blue Jays’ brass will be paying close attention when he starts with an eye on next year’s rotation needs.

Brett Anderson – Not on 40-man roster (MLB – 8.18 ERA, 2.09 WHIP)

Likelihood of Call Up : Moderate

Potential for Success : Moderate to Low

Summary : After struggling immensely with the Cubs, the Blue Jays signed Anderson to an MiLB contract in hopes of rediscovering past success. The talent is there (3.99 career ERA) but the health and consistency is questionable at best. The Jays may use Anderson in the bullpen if there are no available spots in the rotation.

Mike Bolsinger – Not on 40-man roster (MLB – 6.31 ERA, 1.82 WHIP)

Likelihood of Call Up : Moderate

Potential for Success : Low

Summary : Bolsinger is a name that Jays fans may already be familiar with. He’s likely a depth option at best and like Anderson, could work out of the bullpen as a long-man. He’ll likely get called up to serve as depth, if for no other reason, though the Blue Jays likely know what they have with him at this stage of the game. He did look good as a reliever earlier this year, so it’s possible he could get a few extra opportunities there.