Report: Blue Jays interested in Canadian hurler Pivetta
The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be interested in bringing in some extra Canadian flavor.
Toronto is among a group of teams in on right-hander Nick Pivetta, according to the New York Post's Jon Heyman.
Pivetta, who hails from Victoria, British Columbia, is one of the top remaining starters available in a free-agent market that still includes Corbin Burnes, Jack Flaherty, Walker Buehler, and Sean Manaea.
Toronto's rotation was supposed to be a strength last season but finished 14th in ERA and 19th in FIP during the Blue Jays' down year.
Projected 2025 rotation w/ 2024 stats
| PITCHER | IP | ERA | FIP | K/9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Gausman | 181 | 3.83 | 3.77 | 8.1 |
| José Berríos | 192.1 | 3.60 | 4.72 | 7.2 |
| Chris Bassitt | 171 | 4.16 | 4.08 | 8.8 |
| Bowden Francis | 103.2 | 3.30 | 4.36 | 8.0 |
| Yariel Rodriguez | 86.2 | 4.47 | 4.34 | 8.8 |
The 31-year-old Pivetta spent the past five seasons pitching in the AL East with the Boston Red Sox, where he authored a 4.29 ERA and 10.2 K/9 in 633 innings.
He struck out 172 in 145 2/3 innings last season, which included five double-digit strikeout games.
Pivetta rejected a $21.05-million qualifying offer from Boston in November, meaning the pitcher is tied to draft-pick compensation if he signs with anyone but the Red Sox.