A perfect storm of injuries to important players is sure to test the Blue Jays’ depth as the team tries to stay in the postseason picture, Steve Phillips writes.
The Toronto Blue Jays are about to limp into the final month of the season. Literally.
But there is no replacing Chapman and Bichette. Chapman is the Jays’ best defender and Bichette is the team’s best hitter. The recently recalled Ernie Clement is a solid glove man but is not known for his bat. Santiago Espinal and Davis Schneider are not nearly as good defensively as Chapman. Schneider is swinging the bat well but lacks experience.
Ernie Clement and Mason McCoy are not the answer for the Jays. The Jays need to win on the shoulders of Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, Whit Merrifield, Daulton Varsho, Danny Jansen, and Brandon Belt. The veterans need to elevate their level of play to compensate for the losses. The waiver order is based upon the reverse order of the standings. If multiple teams place a claim, the team with the lesser record is awarded the player. The claiming team doesn’t have to give up players; they only have to pay the fee and the player’s salary for the rest of the season.
Now they are dropping those players for nothing in return, other than cost savings. That is complete baseball malpractice. The Angels have the right to put players on waivers but what they are doing completely compromises the competitive integrity of the season.
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