6 years agoToronto Blue Jays starter Trent Thornton was stellar in his MLB debut during a 4-3 extra-innings loss to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday afternoon. He pitched five scoreless frames, allowing two hits and no walks. He also set a franchise record for most strikeouts in an MLB debut as he managed to punch out eight batters. The 25-year-old recorded a 9-8 record at Triple-A Fresno in 2018 to go along with a 4.42 ERA and 122/31 K/BB rate. He was ranked the 15th best prospect in the Jays system by MLB.com earlier this year. At best, Thornton was expected to join the bullpen as a middle reliever this season, but injuries have thrust him into a starting role. It is too early to pick him up in fantasy right now, but if he pitches well against the Cleveland Indians in his next start, he may be a piece of the Jays' rotation moving forward.--Raymond Harrison - RotoBaller
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