Toronto Blue Jays give update on Kevin Gausman's availability going forward
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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider spoke to the media ahead of Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays providing an update on Kevin Gausman's availability going forward.
There is probably no other pitcher you want to start a big game right now than Kevin Gausman.
He has been the most consistent starter in the blue Jays rotation for the last two months.
Kevin Gausman has been one of baseball's best pitchers for the last 2-plus months. Here are his MLB ranks since June 26:
IP: 91.2 (2nd) ERA: 2.36 (7th) Ks: 87 (T-9th) fWAR: 2.2 (T-6th)
Vintage Gausman is back and peaking at the right time. 🔥
IP: 91.2 (2nd) ERA: 2.36 (7th) Ks: 87 (T-9th) fWAR: 2.2 (T-6th)
Vintage Gausman is back and peaking at the right time. 🔥
Gausman has been absolutely brilliant in the second half of the season: 91 IP | 87 SO | 2.25 ERA | 0.735 WHIP
Seven strikeouts in five innings for Kevin Gausman 🔥
Kevin Gausman will be available in some capacity for game 162
Kevin Gausman will pitch «in some capacity» tomorrow, John Schneider says.
If they really need him, it's a full start. It sounds like he'll still pitch a bit in any scenario, though, even if it's a shorter outing.
If they really need him, it's a full start. It sounds like he'll still pitch a bit in any scenario, though, even if it's a shorter outing.
Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reiterated the same sentiments.
Blue Jays manager John Schneider says Kevin Gausman "will factor in tomorrow, at some point in some capacity."
Gausman is slated to start Game 162, which could decide the AL East winner, or could have no relevance to the final standings, depending on how today plays out.
Gausman is slated to start Game 162, which could decide the AL East winner, or could have no relevance to the final standings, depending on how today plays out.
How many innings Gausman will pitch is obviously still up in the air. He's 3 innings away from setting a career high.
With the Blue Jays trying to win the AL East over a surging Yankees squad, Gausman will be needed for one more start with one game remaining at home on the final day of the schedule against the Rays.
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