Toronto Blue Jays heading into bidding war with the Chicago Cubs over all-star pitcher
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The Toronto Blue Jays look to be entering a bidding war with the Chicago Cubs with free agent Carlos Estevez as both teams are interested.
The Blue Jays missed out on Roki Sasaki a few days ago and pivot to a different choice by trying to add Carlos Estevez to their bullpen as pairing him with Jeff Hoffman and Chad Green will be massive for Toronto.
The Blue Jays and Cubs looking to start a bidding war over Carlos Estevez
The Blue Jays have been finalists for a number of free agents this off-season, most recent Sasaki but have failed to seal the deal which is why it seems like a longshot that they will outbid the Cubs for Estevez.
Toronto also ended up missing out on Tanner Scott who decided to sign with the Dodgers this morning which is why they have turned their focus to Estevez.
Blue Jays will need to outbid Cubs, as both are pivoting to Carlos Estévez after missing out on Tanner Scott.
-Dionis
-Dionis
Carlos Estévez's free agent market is intensifying, following the Tanner Scott and A.J. Minter signings in recent days.
The Blue Jays and Cubs - both of whom had interest in Scott - are among several teams pursuing Estévez.
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The Blue Jays and Cubs - both of whom had interest in Scott - are among several teams pursuing Estévez.
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Estevez is coming off an incredible season split between the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Angels last season where he finished with a 2.45 ERA while striking out 50 batters in 50 innings pitched.
Last season, Estévez posted an earned run average of 2.45 with a FIP of 3.24 across 55 innings, striking out 50 batters. Opponents batted .191 against him and he walked hitters at a 5.7% clip to generate a WHIP of 0.91. -Dionis
Landing Estevez would be a huge for the Blue Jays bullpen but they still need a few more additions if they do end up landing him.
Source: Jays Journal
Blue Jays must outbid fellow Tanner Scott finalist in Carlos Estévez chase
Blue Jays must outbid fellow Tanner Scott finalist in Carlos Estévez chase
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