Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Blue Jays are expected to call up veteran right-hander Mat Latos from Triple-A Buffalo to start this weekend against the Angels. Casey Lawrence is also expected to start this weekend as both pitchers are replacing J.A. Happ and Aaron Sanchez in the rotation.
Latos, 29, has had good results in two minor league starts, giving up one earned run on seven hits and six walks with nine strikeouts in nine innings. The right-hander struggled mightily in the majors over the past two seasons, compiling an aggregate 4.93 ERA, which explains why he had to settle for a minor league deal with the Jays.
