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3 pitchers the Blue Jays need to replace Alek Manoah with

By Zach Pressnell

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 5: Alek Manoah #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks through the dugout after getting pulled from the game in the first inning against the Houston Astros in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on June 5, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - JUNE 5: Alek Manoah #6 of the Toronto Blue Jays walks through the dugout after getting pulled from the game in the first inning against the Houston Astros in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on June 5, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images) /
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Marcus Stroman, Chicago Cubs
Marcus Stroman, Chicago Cubs (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images) /

A reunion with Marcus Stroman would provide an ace to replace Alek Manoah

This reunion makes complete sense for both the Blue Jays and for Marcus Stroman. The only side it might not make sense for is the Cubs, who have caught fire as of late, gaining traction in the NL playoff race. But, before the deadline, if the Cubs struggle and opt to sell, this trade could be the perfect option for everybody involved.

The first glaring reason is Stroman’s history in Toronto. He was loved by most of the fan base and that love was reciprocated the entire time he was with the team. A reunion would bring Stroman back where he started, in a city and system that he is quite familiar with.

Stroman noted that the Cubs hadn’t responded to him and his agent about a contract extension, making it a bit more reasonable for the ace to be dealt.

Stroman is in the midst of one of his best seasons yet, chasing an NL Cy Young Award where he sits as one of the best pitchers in the National League. His 2.45 ERA, 8 wins, 1.04 WHIP and .191 batting average allowed all rank first among NL starting pitchers.

Stroman wouldn’t just be an addition to the end of the Blue Jays rotation. He would slot in as the ace. The same role that Manoah was expected to have after his incredible 2022 season.

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