Report: Blue Jays have spoken to Indians about Carlos Carrasco

The Toronto Blue Jays, ostensibly expanding their search for a starting pitcher, have had discussions with the Cleveland Indians regarding right-hander Carlos Carrasco, according to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.

The Blue Jays would have to surrender "quite a haul" to obtain Carrasco, Rosenthal notes. Toronto general manager Alex Anthopoulos has a bevy of young talent to potentially offer, including pitchers Jeff Hoffman and Daniel Norris, and outfielder Dalton Pompey.

The report comes just days after Cleveland general manager Chris Antonetti said the Indians are unlikely to trade any of their starters, but it's possible the wealth of young talent in Toronto caused a change of heart.

Carrasco is sporting a 10-7 record with a 3.94 ERA in his sixth major-league season with Cleveland. The 28-year-old signed a four-year extension in April worth $22 million with two team options that could allow an acquiring organization to control him until 2020.