BFMD Episode 121 – Masterful Matz

BFMD 444 – Grading the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays Rotation – Bat Flips and Maple Dips – A Toronto Blue Jays Podcast

The grades start coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming and they don't stop coming. Anyway, Justin and Patrick return to grade the 2026 Blue Jays starting rotation. The guys discuss Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage, Jose Soriano, Shane Bieber, Max Scherzer, and Patrick Corbin. Kevin Gausman was left off as we only grade players who finished the season in the organization, but we love you Kevin! Thanks for 4.5 great seasons!

1. BFMD 444 – Grading the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays Rotation 38:34
2. BFMD 443 – Grading the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays Outfielders 34:40
3. BFMD 442 – Grading the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays Infielders 52:26
4. BFMD 441 – Players The Blue Jays Should Sign or Trade For 01:14:17
5. BFMD 440 – Initial Thoughts on the Blue Jays 2027 Roster 01:12:10

Summary

After a 3-1 start for the Toronto Blue Jays, Justin and Patrick break down the series win against the Yankees and the win in the Rangers home opener. 

Steven Matz was electric. Julian Merryweather is apparently the closer now, Jordan Romano and Ryan Borucki look scary good, and Rafael Dolis needs to get his sinker over for strikes. 

Ryu was great on Opening day, Stripling got away with mistakes, and T.J. Zeuch earned another turn. 

On offense, Vladdy and Grich Daddy are off to hot starts while Bo and Cavan are starting to heat up. Marcus Semien has been excellent with the bat and the glove and George Springer should be ready for the Home Opener! 

The guys also talk All Star Game, Reds vs Cardinals, Yadi a Hall of Famer, and Lindor’s big extension. 

We’ll be back Sunday night to break down the first “home” series against the Angels.