Blue Jays’ Myles Straw Likely To Lose Job To New Trade Addition
['Peter Chawaga']
Forbes - Business
TORONTO, ON- MARCH 29 - Center fielder Myles Straw #3 of the Toronto Blue Jays watches from the dugout as the Toronto Blue Jays play the Athletics at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Steve Russell/Toronto Star (Steve Russell/Toronto Star via Getty Images) Toronto Star via Getty ImagesThe Toronto Blue Jays have spent the past week reshaping their roster after a trade deadline that sent a clear message about how the front office views the rest of the season.
Forbes Braves Skipper Sends ‘Really Difficult’ Austin Riley Message Amid Career-Worst SeasonToronto Blue Jays Look To Replace Myles Straw With Kevin Gausman Trade Chip After the Blue Jays acquired a young outfielder in exchange for one of their most respected veteran pitchers, fan favorite Myles Straw has been put on notice.
The Blue Jays promoted new outfielder Brett Bateman from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, giving the 24-year-old a chance to establish himself at the major league level.
And that should put pressure on Straw, who has an $8 million club option on his contract for next year.