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Blue Jays predicted to sign $146M World Series champion, 2-time All-Star after Cody Ponce injury
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The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to return to the World Series after falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games last October. Staying healthy is a major priority, but that took a hit earlier this week when starting pitcher Cody Poncewent down with an injury.
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"Blue Jays manager John Schneider provided an update on right-hander Cody Ponce , who departed yesterday's game with an injury. Ponce has a sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. He has avoided a full tear and it's still to be determined whether surgery will be necessary. Even if he does avoid surgery, he will miss "significant time" regardless, though the Jays are holding out hope he can pitch later in the year," MLB Trade Rumors' Darragh McDonaldwrote.
With Ponce expected to miss significant time, Toronto is now searching for a replacement in the rotation. One intriguing name to watch is Patrick Corbin .
"Patrick Corbin was one of the worst pitchers in the league for a prolonged stretch, but pitched fairly well with the Texas Rangers in 2025, posting a 4.40 ERA in 31 appearances (30 starts) and 155.1 innings. He isn't near the All-Star he once was, but again, Toronto doesn't need that. Is Corbin an upgrade over the likes of Estrada and Macko? Probably, and that's what matters. The Jays need MLB-caliber arms, and while there isn't much upside to dream of, Corbin is a perfectly fine No. 5 starter at this stage of his career," FanSided's Zachary Rotman wrote.
Corbin was dominant early in his career, but as a veteran, he has experienced some decline. Still, he has earned $146 million over the course of his career , a testament to how effective he once was.
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The Blue Jays will need to add another arm to the rotation, and Corbin could provide stability. While expectations wouldn't be high, he could give the team valuable innings by taking the mound every fifth day and working through at least five innings.
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