Blue Jays Schedule Gausman, Cease, Berrios for Spring Training Starts
The Toronto Blue Jays have announced their pitching schedule for the upcoming spring training games. Veteran pitchers Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, and José Berríos are slated to take the mound this week.
Pitching Schedule for Spring Training
- Kevin Gausman: Scheduled to start on Tuesday against Team Canada’s World Baseball Classic squad.
- Dylan Cease: Set to face the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.
- José Berríos: Pitching on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, followed by Eric Lauer in relief.
Additional Pitching Notes
Max Scherzer, who joined the team on Monday, is expected to pitch on Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He completed a bullpen session upon his arrival.
Performance Highlights
- Gausman has one spring training start, recording three strikeouts in a single inning against the Miami Marlins.
- Cease also struck out three batters in 1.2 innings during his debut, allowing one home run against the Phillies.
- Berríos has participated in two starts this spring, notably throwing four scoreless innings against the Yankees.
Scherzer’s late arrival was due to a one-year contract signing worth $3 million, which includes performance incentives. The Blue Jays are expected to benefit from these seasoned arms as they gear up for the season.
