The Toronto Blue Jays are in second place in the American League East. They are 5 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees, but may need to make some additions in order to make a run at the division title.
The Yankees look like a contender, and the Blue Jays will have to be smart at the deadline if they want to make a real postseason push. They have offensive needs, and FanSided’s Matthew Sookram suggested they trade for a leadoff hitter and tabbed Andrew McCutchen of the Pittsburgh Pirates as an option.
The Blue Jays have used Bo Bichette as their leadoff hitter. He has played great, but the team could use someone who gets on base in front of him and moves everyone down a spot in the lineup.
“The players who do this the best are very coveted and again, would likely cost a premium, but there could be some bargains out there on guys that have proven over their careers that they can get on base,” wrote Sookram. “Maybe the Nationals are willing to part with the veteran Amed Rosario (.303/.333/.449). Perhaps the Pirates will give their longtime captain Andrew McCutchen a chance to win it all before he retires. The 38-year-old has a .364 OBP with a walk percentage in the 88th percentile and a chase percentage in the 86th percentile.”
McCutchen is not the same player he once was, but he can still contribute on a contender. The Pirates are going to be sellers, and as McCutchen nears the end of his career, they may try to give him a shot at winning. McCutchen is a five-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger and former MVP Award winner.
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He is shitting .264/.368/.402 with five home runs and 18 RBIs. Adding him to the top of the batting order could make a big difference for the Blue Jays’ offense, which has not been able to rely on power.
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