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Blue Jays' Ace Cease Injured; Macko Gets First Start
30 May
Summary
- Ace pitcher Dylan Cease landed on the 15-day injured list with a hamstring strain.
- Adam Macko will make his first career start, filling Cease's rotation spot.
- The Blue Jays were in third place in the AL East with a 28-29 record.
The Toronto Blue Jays' injury woes worsened this past week with American League strikeout leader Dylan Cease landing on the 15-day injured list. Cease is sidelined due to a left hamstring strain, though the team is hopeful for a short absence and anticipates a bullpen session this weekend.
To cover Cease's spot in the rotation for an upcoming game against the Baltimore Orioles, left-handed pitcher Adam Macko will make his major league debut start. Macko, recalled from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on May 17, has been flawless in relief this season, allowing no runs.
Despite Macko's strong bullpen performance, he faces the difficult task of replacing the production of Cease, who signed a seven-year, $210 million deal and boasts a 3.05 ERA with 92 strikeouts. Macko has previous starting experience in the minors before transitioning to relief this season.
Heading into Friday's game, the Blue Jays occupied third place in the American League East with a 28-29 record, currently holding the third wild card spot. A victory would bring them back to .500 for the first time since April 5.
