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Before Scherzer's arrival, the Blue Jays' starting rotation consisted of Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Chris Bassitt, Yusei Kikuchi, and Alek Manoah. Adding Scherzer provides much-needed depth, allowing the team to hedge against potential injuries or underperformance from any of these pitchers. His presence pushes players like Yusei Kikuchi and Jake Blair down the lineup pecking order, offering a buffer for the team should things not go as planned.