The Toronto Blue Jays have been without Roberto Osuna since early May because of a suspension, and they may be looking to move on from the right-hander altogether.
Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that the Blue Jays have been looking to trade Osuna in advance of the July 31 deadline.
Rival executives say #BlueJays are trying to trade Roberto Osuna, who is eligible to return from his 75-game domestic-violence suspension on Aug. 5. Osuna currently on rehabilitation assignment. Has yet to allow run in six IP in rookie ball, High A and AAA.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 30, 2018
Osuna is still serving a 75-game suspension stemming from an arrest for assaulting a woman. He’s eligible to return on Aug. 5, and Rosenthal noted that he has looked sharp in his minor league rehab starts. Osuna had recorded nine saves in 10 opportunities prior to being suspended and had 39 saves last year and 36 in 2016.
Several contending teams are looking for bullpen help, but trading for Osuna would obviously be met with a great deal of scrutiny. As we know, teams are often willing to overlook that in the interest of winning. Aroldis Chapman was traded to the New York Yankees amid similar circumstances in 2016.
