Toronto Blue Jays announce starters for next 5 Spring Training games

The Toronto Blue Jays pitching schedule for this upcoming week appears to be already set.

According to Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling, manager John Schneider revealed the rotation plan for the upcoming stretch of exhibition matchups.

Right-hander Dylan Cease is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

In his previous appearance against Philadelphia this spring, Cease threw 1.2 innings, allowing one earned run and one walk while striking out three. He needed 33 pitches to complete the outing.

On Wednesday, Eric Lauer will take the mound against the New York Yankees. Lauer struggled in his most recent abbreviated start versus the Tampa Bay Rays, pitching just 1⅔ innings.

During that outing he allowed three hits and three earned runs, striking out one without issuing a walk.

Of his 32 pitches, 18 were strikes as he continues to ramp up his workload during Spring Training.

Thursday's starter will be Jose Berrios. Facing Tampa Bay in his last appearance, the 31-year-old tossed four hitless innings while striking out two and walking two.

His velocity also showed improvement compared to his Spring Training debut. Berrios averaged 93.1 mph with his four-seam fastball and 92.1 mph with his two-seamer, a positive sign as he prepares for the regular season.

Cody Ponce is pitching in split-squad action against the Baltimore Orioles today, but Schneider confirmed his next scheduled start will come Friday against the Minnesota Twins.

Rounding out the group is veteran ace Max Scherzer, who is slated to start Saturday against the Detroit Tigers.

If Detroit counters with Justin Verlander, fans could be treated to a classic showdown between two longtime former teammates and sure-fire future Hall of Famers.

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