We’re just a World Series away from the offseason opening for all 30 MLB teams, and the Blue Jays are among the many teams that have work to do in rebuilding their roster. Among the many needs, the Jays will need to add pitching depth, and specifically will need to find a 5th starter for their rotation, whether it comes from an in-house option, or from elsewhere this offseason.
One such option presented itself on Monday when the Atlanta Braves declined the option on R.A. Dickey‘s contract for 2018, passing on his salary of eight million in favour of paying a $500,000 buyout to cut him loose.