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Blue Jays pitcher Trent Thornton set to 'take off' in starting role


has clung to the Blue Jays' No. 5 starter job through Spring Training, the shutdown and now Summer Camp. Now that a spot is his, it’s time for that next step. Chase Anderson's oblique injury means that Thornton bumps up to the No. 4 job, with a competition behind him instead of around him. Thornton is focused on efficiency. (MLB.com)

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Blue Jays pitcher Trent Thornton set to 'take off' in starting role