"The Blue Jays' rotation has been inconsistent this season, with more struggles in the second half. Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, and Trey Yesavage may have secured postseason rotation spots, while Max Scherzer may have pitched himself out. Gausman has excelled recently, with eight quality starts in 11 outings, a 2.19 ERA, and a 73:13 strikeout-to-walk ratio, proving he will be the postseason ace."
"Max Scherzer hadn't thrown under a 4.50 ERA in any month in the first half of the season, but he started strong in August, throwing four excellent games, and started to look like a lock for a postseason starting rotation spot. He pitched at least six innings, allowed two or fewer earned runs, and posted a 17:7 strikeout-to-walk ratio over this span, with three of the four games coming against playoff-contending teams (Royals, Dodgers, and the Cubs)."
The Blue Jays' starting rotation has been inconsistent, worsening in the second half of the season. Kevin Gausman has emerged as the clear postseason ace, with eight quality starts in 11 outings, a 2.19 ERA and a 73:13 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Shane Bieber returned effectively from Tommy John surgery, delivering multiple multi-inning, low-run starts and a 34:5 strikeout-to-walk ratio, positioning him as a likely No. 2. Top prospect Trey Yesavage impressed in his debut but struggled in a second start and lacks a September 1 40-man spot, requiring a commissioner's exemption to appear in postseason games. Max Scherzer's recent collapse has undermined his rotation candidacy.
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