The Blue Jays need more left-handed pitchers; here are some internal options

As it stands, the Blue Jays' starting rotation will feature five right-handed pitchers, while Brendon Little is the only lefty in the bullpen-though there is one open spot.

Here's a look at the Blue Jays' internal options.

STARTERS

While the major league rotation is entirely right-handed, the Blue Jays have a couple of left-handed starters at Triple-A. Eric Lauer and Adam Macko sit behind Jake Bloss and Adam Kloffenstein, giving the Blue Jays a strong group of depth from starters 6 to 9.

Macko, a highly touted prospect, could be in the majors by mid-season, while Lauer, with his big-league experience, could be a candidate to make spot starts.

BULLPEN

As mentioned, Brendon Little will begin the season in the majors, following his breakout 2024 campaign.

The only other left-handers on the 40-man roster are Josh Walker and Easton Lucas. Walker, with a career 6.25 ERA in 24 games, is an option but comes with uncertainty. Lucas, who struggled to an 11.87 ERA in two games with the Blue Jays last season, is another candidate, though his prospects are less clear.

Two names to watch in Spring Training are Mason Fluharty and Richard Lovelady, both non-roster invitees. Lovelady brings big-league experience, while Fluharty impressed in Buffalo last year. Both have outside chances at making the opening-day roster, though Fluharty has the better odds.

OTHERS

In addition to the players in camp, the Jays have a couple of lefties who could make an impact in 2025. The most notable is former top prospect Ricky Tiedemann, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery but could realistically be called up in September.

The Blue Jays have a range of options, but it will come down to which players are the best fit.