PT TODAY: Shoemaker injury shuffles TOR rotation

Team-by-team playing time allocation charts can be found in our Teamview pages.

American League | National League
 
Blue Jays | Matt Shoemaker injures knee
Toronto Blue Jays RHP Matt Shoemaker (knee) suffered a left knee sprain against the Oakland Athletics Saturday, April 20, and is scheduled to undergo an MRI.  Source: Sportsnet.ca - Ben Nicholson-Smith
 
BHQ take: The MRI discovered a torn ACL, so Shoemaker's 2019 season is over. For a team that desperately needed Shoemaker's innings in the rotation, this is a difficult blow to absorb. Pending further announcements about the Blue Jays' plans, additional playing time has been added to the other part-time 2019 starting pitchers listed below, but risks abound. Clay...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Today

New Cub Alex Bregman approves of the team's January so far. Plus Caissie joins other young Marlins; edge moves in Colorado; and more.
Jan 12 2026 9:14am
A trio of free-agent signings, including Tatsuya Iami, Kazuma Okamoto and Tyler Mahle, alter playing-time landscapes in Houston, Toronto and San Francisco.
Jan 7 2026 8:37am
Zach Eflin back in BAL; possible closers Fairbanks and Yates find new teams; Cincy adds outfielders and more.
Dec 31 2025 9:02am
Boston swings a deal for a right-handed lineup stalwart; McNeil, O'Hearn, Refsnyder on the move, and more.
Dec 24 2025 9:30am
Shane Baz slots into the Baltimore rotation; the Rays, Pirates and Astros swing a three-way deal, a couple big signings in San Diego, and more.
Dec 22 2025 9:06am

Tools