The Blue Jays have optioned fifth starter Easton Lucas to Triple-A Buffalo and recalled reliever Josh Walker, resulting in a four-man rotation for now. Chris Bassitt and Bowden Francis will follow Kevin Gausman in the Houston series, with José Berríos starting against the Yankees; the Jays plan to revert to a five-man rotation soon, despite Lucas’s struggles and Max Scherzer‘s uncertain return from injury. With limited depth beyond the starting five, the team faces challenges if injuries persist.
