Jon Jay struggling in wake of Rasmus Trade

Cardinals’ centerfielder Jon Jay became an interesting option for fantasy owners when St. Louis unloaded Colby Rasmus to the Blue Jays before the trade deadline.

Unfortunately for Jay owners, the lefthander has struggled since taking over the starting job.

He’s 7-of-34 in his last 10 games and is batting .206 during that stretch. Eight of those games have been starts, with Corey Patterson getting the nod in the other two games.

I’d expect Jay to continue to get most of the playing time, with Patterson there to spell the up-and-comer every fourth or fifth game.

As for Rasmus, the new Blue Jay has picked it up of late, despite suffering a finger injury Saturday.

Rasmus has nine hits over his last 28 at-bats, including a home run and three doubles.

And don’t let the finger worry you, he should stay in the lineup.


(cincinnati.com)