Jake Bloss

Jake Bloss could step in as the Blue Jays’ No. 5 starter if Max Scherzer (thumb) isn’t ready by March 31, per team updates, alongside Yariel Rodríguez and Eric Lauer.

Fantasy Impact

Bloss’s 6:6 K:BB and 3 homers over 8 spring innings trail Rodríguez’s struggles, but his recent sharpness keeps him in contention for Toronto’s fifth starter role by March 31 if Scherzer’s delayed. Lauer’s also an option. Fantasy managers in deep leagues might stash Bloss, hoping his late spring form earns an early rotation shot with the Jays.

Jake Bloss will start the Blue Jays split squad game on the road on Friday against the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Chris Bassitt is slated to start the split squad game at home on Friday. Bloss was traded to Toronto last season in the move that sent Yusei Kikuchi to the Astros.

The Blue Jays optioned Jake Bloss to Triple-A Buffalo.

Fantasy Impact

Bloss was dealt to Toronto on Monday in a trade that sent Yusei Kikuchi to Houston. He'll start in Triple-A, but could be called up later in the season.

The Blue Jays are acquiring Joey Loperfido, Jake Bloss and Will Wagner from the Astros for Yusei Kikuchi.

Fantasy Impact

Bloss was scheduled to pitch on Monday before he was scratched when this trade was made. He has posted a 6.94 ERA early in his MLB career.

The Astros have scratched Jake Bloss from his scheduled start Monday.

Fantasy Impact

The Astros have not announced why Bloss was scratched. They have not announced a new starter for Monday’s game against Pittsburgh.