Toronto Blue Jays announce strange starting rotation against the Reds
The Toronto Blue Jays are set to begin their series against the Cincinnati Reds tomorrow and have announce a strange starting rotation as Shane Bieber will close out the series.
Bieber has been on fire since returning to the mound even with a tough loss last game to the Brewers, he had a great game even if he was quite critical of himself.
Blue Jays announce starting rotation against the Reds
The Blue Jays announced their starting rotation for the series against the Reds which will have Chris Bassitt on the mound tomorrow, followed by Jose Berrios on Tuesday and Bieber closing out the series on Wednesday.
#BlueJays projected pitching matchups vs Cincinnati:
Chris Bassitt (4.14 ERA) vs Hunter Greene (2.81 ERA)
Jose Berrios (3.95 ERA) vs Nick Lodolo (3.22 ERA)
Shane Bieber (2.38 ERA) vs Zack Littell (3.63 ERA)
Chris Bassitt (4.14 ERA) vs Hunter Greene (2.81 ERA)
Jose Berrios (3.95 ERA) vs Nick Lodolo (3.22 ERA)
Shane Bieber (2.38 ERA) vs Zack Littell (3.63 ERA)
While this is Bieber's first start on a regular rest schedule, some fans find it a strange move.
Blue Jays list Shane Bieber as their probable starter for Wednesday's series finale at Reds, his first outing on normal rest since returning.
Series matchups:
Monday - Chris Bassitt vs Hunter Greene
Tuesday - Jose Berrios vs Nick Lodolo
Wednesday - Shane Bieber vs Zack Littell
Series matchups:
Monday - Chris Bassitt vs Hunter Greene
Tuesday - Jose Berrios vs Nick Lodolo
Wednesday - Shane Bieber vs Zack Littell
The Blue Jays take on the Yankees after the Reds and with how Bieber has been pitching, most thought they would have him start the series in New York rather than have him close out against the Reds.
Now that Berrios is back after getting some extra days of rest, it will be interesting to see who the Blue Jays decide to move out of the rotation for the next week.
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