The Blue Jays will issue qualifying offers to Marcus Semien and Robbie Ray. What about Steven Matz? Toronto needs pitching, but there are lots of variables to consider. bnicholsonsmith dives in. Presented by TD_Canada.
TORONTO – Once the World Series officially ends, the Blue Jays will be issuing at least two qualifying offers to their pending free agents.
So what does the case for making such an offer look like? And what counter-arguments could stand in the way? Let’s take a look:One way or another, the Blue Jays will need starting pitching this off-season and they’ll have to spend something to get it. Beyond the numbers, Matz clearly works well with pitching coach Pete Walker, who helped him rebound from a dismal 2020 season. At 30, he should still be in his prime and regardless – the risk on a one-year qualifying offer is limited to 2022.Just about every pitcher has limitations, Matz included, and any complete look at what he brings must account for those, too.
But while the Blue Jays plan on raising payroll this year, they don’t have infinite resources. Each dollar they allocate now is one they won’t be able to spend later, and while you could argue that Matz at $18.4 million is fair value, it’s certainly not a bargain. Later in the winter, the Blue Jays may be able to use that same money to land a starter and a reliever. Or two bounce-back starters. Or two quality relievers.
So the outcome where Matz declines the qualifying offer and signs elsewhere would likely be a good one for the Blue Jays.
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