PT TOMORROW: AL East—Biagini seeks to clamp down on rotation spot

Toronto Blue Jays

While there may be little reason for optimism about the chances Mike Bolsinger (RHP, TOR) will succeed while filling in for Francisco Liriano (LHP, TOR), the bigger impact from Liriano’s injury may be that it should prolong the stay in the rotation of Joe Biagini (RHP, TOR).

Biagini stretched out to 68 pitches on May 12, which he converted into five scoreless innings to earn his first win as a starter. In theory, Biagini now needs both Liriano and J.A. Happ (LHP, TOR) to return before they will even think about bumping him from the rotation.

But the way Biagini is pitching, perhaps he can even get the Jays to reassess whether he should return to the bullpen at all. In his two starts, Biagini has done a good job getting...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

The BHQ playing time metrics give us a new perspective on our previous beliefs about NL West players. So this week, let's see what we can learn.
May 16 2026 3:06am
Michael Conforto is playing more against righties during a hot streak, but the Cubs are trying to keep Moisés Ballesteros in the lineup against them as well
May 15 2026 3:05am
Using BaseballHQ's exclusive Playing Time Metrics to examine usage trends across the NL East.
May 14 2026 11:17am
Isaac Collins has struggled vs. LHP, and it might be time for the Royals to give Jac Caglianone another shot at everyday at-bats. Plus, Sam Antonacci's rise in CHW, Angel Martínez's platoon splits in CLE, an opportunity for Matt Vierling in DET, and why the Twins won't play Ryan Jeffers more.
May 14 2026 3:06am
Vaughn Grissom and Oswald Peraza are forcing the issue to change the platoon situation in Anaheim.
May 13 2026 3:05am

Tools