With the recent promotion of Deck McGuire to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats, the Dunedin Blue Jays will be looking for some of their new stars to start contributing. Today we will be looking at a player that recently joined Dunedin and a few veterans that could be with the Toronto Blue Jays in a couple of seasons.

Drew Hutchinson P – Hutchinson started the season with the Lansing Lugnuts this season, putting up just amazing numbers. Essentially, in 14 games all starts and 72 innings pitched, Drew Hutchinson accumulated a record of 6 – 2 2.63 ERA 84/ 19 K/BB ratio and a 245 opponent batting average. With numbers such as these, it was no surprise that Hutchinson would join the Dunedin Blue Jays at the end of June.

Since arriving in Dunedin, Hutchinson has seen action as both a starter and reliever. Thus far in 6 games, 5 starts, Hutchinson is 3 – 1 with a 3.51 ERA 31/10 K / BB ratio and opponent average of 220. Similar to new teammate Nestor Molina, if Hutchinson can keep these numbers up, he should be able to join the Toronto Blue Jays in a few years. What’s more, with Deck McGuire leaving, expect Hutchinson to see his role on the Dunedin Blue Jays increase.

Matt Wright RP – Selected in the 12th round of the 2008 draft, pitcher Matt Wright has been used primarily as a reliever during his tenure with the Dunedin Blue Jays. Along with Aaron Loup, Wright is a set up man for Dunedin Blue Jays closer Wes Etheridge.

This season in 35 appearances, Matt Wright has been one of the more consistent Dunedin pitchers. On the season, Wright owns a 3 – 1 record with a 3.56 ERA and incredible 72 / 13 K/BB ratio in just over 55 innings pitched.

In theory, Wright makes a perfect setup man, as he can face any batter in any situation. With the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen struggling as of late, if the 24 year old south paw continues to progress the way he has in Dunedin, he should be with Toronto in no time.

Brian Van Kirk DH – While Sean Ochinko has taken the majority of starts at designated hitter this season, veteran Brian Van Kirk has shown that when given the opportunity, he too can be an effective hitter. Currently hitting 292 on the season, with 7 HR and 33 RBI, Van Kirk should see his role increase as more promotions take place over the coming weeks.

Given that the Dunedin Blue Jays are coming out of a losing streak thanks in large part to Van Kirk’s offense, he like Wright and Hutchinson, will be counted on heavily as the playoffs near.