Toronto Blue Jays: Trade for Matt Joyce
The Toronto Blue Jays were not expected to challenge in the AL East, especially with all the moves the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox made this offseason. However, they currently sit in second place in the division, thanks in most part to timely hitting, and clutch pitching.
While it remains to be seen if they can keep this going all summer, one thing is for certain as we head to May. The Blue Jays do not have enough depth in the outfield, and they could stand to bring in a player like Matt Joyce.
Joyce has always been able to hit, but he never really put a full season together. Last season, Joyce hit 25 home runs for the Oakland Athletics, but has only two through the first 20 games this season.
If he heads to the Blue Jays, he will certainly get a ton of playing time. He has great power to all fields, and if the Blue Jays are going to stay in this race, they need more bats that can do some damage.
Next: Love life like Francisco Lindor loves baseball
Despite the injuries, the Blue Jays have gotten out to a fast start to the season, and they look to be a team that could hang around this summer. Winning 13 of your first 20 games is a great way to kick off a campaign.