Blue Jays prepared to roll out four strong starters against Indians
TORONTO — When it comes to Toronto’s starting rotation, it’s an embarrassment of riches for Blue Jays manager John Gibbons.
Proven playoff performer Marco Estrada will start the opener of the American League Championship Series on Friday in Cleveland. The rest of the rotation includes 20-game winner J.A. Happ, league earned-run average leader Aaron Sanchez and wild-card game winner Marcus Stroman.
That’s one of the deepest four-man crews in the major leagues and gives Toronto a distinct edge over the Indians, who are missing starters Carlos Carrasco and Danny Salazar due to injury.
The off-days that came after Toronto needed only three games to win the AL Division Series has allowed the Blue Jays to set their rotation as they wish rather than be forced into maintaining a regular routine.