Blue Jays Gamble on Injured RHP Angel Bastardo in Rule 5 Draft 

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The Blue Jays gamble on a recovering Angel Bastardo in the Rule 5 Draft. Is this a smart move given his recent Tommy John surgery? Will he even see the mound in 2025? Or are the Jays banking on a high-upside arm they can stash on the IL and develop for 2026? Considering the Rule 5 roster requirements, is this a wasted roster spot for a team seemingly looking to contend? What does this say about the Jays confidence in their current pitching depth? I’m curious to hear your thoughts on this high-risk, high-reward move. Could Bastardo be a diamond in the rough, or another Rule 5 flameout? Let the debate begin.

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