The Toronto Blue Jays secured a crucial victory against the Chicago White Sox, thanks to José Berríos' stellar performance on the mound, where he tossed 7.2 innings without allowing a run. This win comes at a time when the Blue Jays desperately need pitching depth, especially following a rough outing from Spencer Turnbull the previous day. Their pitching has been a concern, sitting at 22nd in MLB with a 4.22 ERA.

In a related development, Max Scherzer, who was signed during the offseason, is still on the injured list due to thumb inflammation after a rehab start. As reported, the Blue Jays are eyeing potential trades to bolster their pitching staff, with Merrill Kelly from the Arizona Diamondbacks being a notable target. Kelly, boasting a 3.41 ERA over 15 starts this season, could be a valuable addition as the Blue Jays approach the trade deadline.