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Sanchez could return to rotation for playoffs
- Updated: July 30, 2016
TORONTO — Aaron Sanchez’s role continues to be a hot topic in Toronto, and manager John Gibbons once again addressed the young starter prior to Saturday’s game against the Orioles.
Sanchez will pass his career-high innings threshold after his start on Sunday against Baltimore, and although no set date has been placed, is expected to shift to the bullpen for the stretch run of the season.
Gibbons confirmed the Blue Jays have discussed a number of scenario’s regarding the 24-year-old right-hander, including moving him from a bullpen to starting role should Toronto earn its second consecutive postseason berth.
“We’ve talked about that,” Gibbons said about the idea. “You could probably try. It might be kind of difficult. In Sanchez’s case, there’s no telling how many innings he logs down [in the bullpen].
“It’s one of those deals where nobody wants to [send Sanchez to the bullpen], but it’s probably going to happen for his own …
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