Blue Jays: It’s Time To Talk About A Robbie Ray Contract Extension

ATLANTA, GA - MAY 11: Robbie Ray #38 of the Toronto Blue Jays delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on May 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

When the Blue Jays acquired Robbie Ray at last year’s trade deadline, he was a shell of his former self. The 29-year-old lefty was in the midst of the worst year of his career, posting an ugly 7.84 ERA, a career-low 1.39 K/BB ratio, and was leading the National League in walks.

It was quite a fall for Ray, who three years earlier posted a sub 3.00 ERA, made an All-Star appearance and finished 7th in NL Cy Young voting. Blue Jays General Manager Ross Atkins was betting on Ray’s…