While the Blue Jays have done their diligence on some top starting pitchers and could certainly benefit from a high-end rotation addition, it’s also worth remembering that they’ve also added swing-type pitchers at past deadlines, including Ross Stripling in 2020 and Mitch White in 2022.

The easiest place for a splashy addition is the back of the bullpen. Leverage relief options are plentiful, and Toronto is in need.

MLB insider Jeff Passan reveals the Toronto Blue Jays trade deadline priority after acquiring Seranthony Dominguez on July 29.

It's Wednesday, July 30 and the Blue Jays (63-46) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (50-58). José Berríos is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Dean Kremer for Baltimore. Baltimore goes for the four-game sweep over Toronto as the Blue Jays have now dropped four-consecutive games.