The Toronto Blue Jays went 32-28 in 2020, and the team had many positive developments in the past year. But there remains a concern as to whether the Jays will play in the Rogers Centre this season. The Canadian government wouldn’t allow the Jays in their home country last year, forcing them to play at Sahlen Field in Buffalo.
Regardless of where the Blue Jays play in 2021, they will be one of the most competitive teams in baseball. The Jays have a +3500 line to win the 2021 World Series. You’ve got many things to see when looking at what makes the Blue Jays one of the best choices around for your MLB betting plans for 2021.
A Growing Rotation
The Jays’ signing of Hyun Jin Ryu last season paid off, as Ryu had a 2.69 ERA with a 5-2 record. Matt Shoemaker and Tanner Roark also showed some promise last season.
Picking up Robbie Ray from the Arizona Diamondbacks was a significant move for the team. Ray saw a noticeable improvement in his play after he left for the Blue Jays, as he expressed more control over his fastball.
The American League East Division is more competitive now than it’s ever been, so it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Jays went after another pitcher. The team has enough money to get someone, but how much they’re willing to spend remains unclear.
A Young Core on Offense
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hopes to get forty or more home runs this coming season. The star first baseman has shown a little more control at the plate this past season, as he kept his strikeout total under control while still gathering a .262 average.
Exit velo: 111 MPH 😱
Vlad Jr. is on FIRE! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/K4dga0cKfl
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) December 13, 2020
Guerrero isn’t the only son of a former MLB star to make waves with the Blue Jays. Bo Bichette had a .301 average this past season, while Cavan Biggio went .250 with eight home runs.
Other young players on offense like Randal Grichuk, Teoscar Hernandez, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. all show how talented the team is on offense. But there’s a chance the Blue Jays may add someone else in the mix. There have been rumors that J.T. Realmuto could join the team as their next catcher.
Watch For Exciting Young Stars
You’ll find plenty of young prospects to watch for this coming season. Nate Pearson is a rising starting pitcher with one of the strongest fastballs in the game. Expect him to make a positive impact for the Jays this season.
There’s also a chance fellow starter Simeon Woods Richardson might get the call-up to Toronto, or at least be used in the bullpen late in the season. Richardson also has an outstanding fastball.
Are the Blue Jays Ideal For Wagering?
The Toronto Blue Jays will be one of the best teams to explore for your MLB betting desires in 2021. The Jays are an exciting team to watch and will be very competitive regardless of the country they play in this season.
*Odds are correct at time of writing.
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