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As the Toronto Blue Jays try to go on another World Series run, they've been accumulating as much pitching talent as possible. Max Scherzer is a big fan of Toronto's latest addition.
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The Blue Jays signed Patrick Corbin to a one-year deal before optioning him to the minor leagues. If/when Corbin comes back to the majors with Toronto, Scherzer knows he has what it takes to produce strong results, giving the righty an overall 'glowing review', via Ben Nicholson-Smith and Hazel Mae of Sportsnet.
"He's a durable starter," Scherzer said. "He takes the ball and he presents challenges to hitters because his fastball-slider tunnel is really good."
Corbin recently made his first appearance in Toronto's organization, with High-A Dunedin. He threw five innings of one-run baseball, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out nine. While the competition isn't nearly as comparable to the MLB level, Corbin at least made a statement.
He comes to the Blue Jays with 13 years of MLB experience under his belt. However, he struggled mightily during his six years with the Washington Nationals , pitching to a 5.11 ERA and a 832/308 K/BB ratio.
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In his defense, Corbin did seem to find his stride a bit in his lone with the Texas Rangers in 2025. Over 31 appearances, he held a 4.40 ERA and a 131/51 K/BB ratio.
Now, the Blue Jays will see if Corbin can be an option at the major league level for them. With pitchers like Jose Berrios , Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage all dealing with injuries, they're in need of capable arms. Scherzer thinks they found a solid option in Corbin.
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