According to reputable journalist Ken Rosenthal, the Toronto Blue Jays have reached an agreement to sign right-hand pitcher Cody Ponce to a 3-year, $30 million contract, pending completion of a medical. This is considered one of the Blue Jays’ most notable moves in the upcoming offseason.
Cody Ponce has just had an explosive season in the KBO playing for South Korea, where he was named MVP with a record of 17 wins – 1 loss and an impressive ERA of 1.89. This outstanding performance not only helped his team play well but also brought Ponce back to the spotlight of MLB experts, after a period when he did not have many opportunities to assert himself in the US.
The recruitment of Ponce shows that the Blue Jays are very serious about strengthening their pitching line, especially adding depth and stability to the rotation. With his previous MLB experience, combined with his great technical and mental progress at the KBO, Ponce is expected to become an important factor in Toronto’s American League ambitions.
Many experts believe that if he passes the medical examination, Cody Ponce will immediately join the list of candidates for the Blue Jays’ starting pitching lineup, and bring a breath of fresh air thanks to his confident playing style, good game control, and courage at decisive moments.
This deal once again affirms the strong comeback ambition of the Toronto Blue Jays, as they continuously take bold steps to build a squad capable of going deep next season. If Ponce can maintain his form at the KBO, this will likely be a “bargain” for the Canadian representative on the MLB map.
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