The Phillies and Blue Jays have both discussed the possibility of using a six-man rotation when Aaron Nola and Shane Bieber return from the IL.

The Philadelphia Phillies announced that left-hander Jose Alvarado has been reinstated from the restricted list. That move was expected as he had served his 80-game PED suspension. To make room for him, the Phils optioned right-hander Nolan Hoffman to Triple-A Lehigh Valley and designated left-hander Josh Walker for assignment.

Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro spoke out about re-signing the star shortstop as he hits at a league-leading pace.

The left-hander has been at Triple-A Lehigh Valley since being acquired from the Blue Jays in May, but Walker will lose his place on the Phillies' 40-man roster without getting a look in the majors. He made 23 relief appearances at Lehigh Valley and had a 4.

There are legendary baseball players — and then there's José Bautista. A figure who, at least to Toronto Blue Jays fans, is in a league of his own. During his 10 seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, the six-time MLB All-Star blossomed into " one of the best power hitters" in the league — and a superstar player on Canadian soil.

The Toronto Blue Jays haven't made any roster moves official yet. But it certainly seems like Shane Bieber is finally ready for his return to Major League Baseball.

The Toronto Blue Jays already locked up one of their marquee free agents — but another remains set to hit the market.

The Blue Jays can still find back-end bullpen pieces in trades, or cash in on the slowly-developing hitters market.