When it comes to the free-agent starting pitching market, the Toronto Blue Jays might be the most intriguing power broker.

The Blue Jays view themselves as long-term contenders, but they've got three starting pitchers headed to the open market -- Shane Bieber, Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer. Bieber seems like the most logical candidate to stay, but there's no guarantee any of them do.

If the Blue Jays can't retain Bieber, they'll have to find someone with similar credentials to replace him. Or maybe, they think there's a pitcher out there who can replace him and even provide a little more impact.

Mitch Bannon of The Athletic discussed the Blue Jays' free-agent candidates on Thursday, and one name seemed to float to the forefront of the insider's list: San Diego Padres 29-year-old righ

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