Blue Jays' Stroman to return from DL this weekend
The Toronto Blue Jays' rotation has been pitching much better of late, and it will get an additional boost this weekend.
Right-hander Marcus Stroman is expected to return from a lengthy stint on the disabled list at some point during this weekend's four-game set with the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium, according to Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.
I’m back. Next start in the big leagues with the squad. Shout to everyone who helped throughout the process! #HDMH @BlueJays
— Marcus Stroman (@MStrooo6) June 19, 2018
Stroman last pitched in the majors on May 8 before he was shut down with right shoulder fatigue. The 27-year-old battled shoulder issues during spring training, and it was apparent something was off after he posted a 7.71 ERA and 1.71 WHIP across his first seven starts. This came after a career year last season, in which he finished seventh in American League Cy Young voting with a 3.09 ERA over 33 appearances.
Toronto's starters own the fourth-best ERA in MLB over the last two weeks, though the team enters play Tuesday sitting 15 games back in the AL East and 12 1/2 back of the second wild-card spot.