Toronto Blue Jays Finalize Trade for Marlins Pitcher Robinson Piña

The Toronto Blue Jays recently acquired right-handed pitcher Robinson Piña from the Miami Marlins in exchange for minor-league pitcher Colby Martin. Piña, 26, made his MLB debut this season and posted a 3.47 ERA over 57 innings at Triple-A Jacksonville, with the Blue Jays planning to use him as pitching depth, potentially shuttling him between Triple-A Buffalo and the major league roster. Colby Martin, a converted infielder, has shown promise in Single-A with a 1.61 ERA but is considered a longer-term project. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are also rumored to be interested in acquiring Athletics pitcher Luis Severino to bolster their starting rotation before the trade deadline; however, Severino's large contract and underperformance raise concerns, making him a potential backup option. The Blue Jays are in a strong Wild Card position and appear to be buyers at the trade deadline, actively seeking to strengthen their pitching staff. These moves reflect the Blue Jays' strategy to add experienced arms while balancing financial considerations and potential upside.