Why Patrick Corbin, the Blue Jays’ unexpected starter, wanted a fresh start

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Patrick Corbin experienced both the best and basement of pitching, just years apart. He was a five-WAR starter in 2019, earning Cy Young votes and lifting a team to a World Series title. Two seasons later, he led MLB in losses and began years of struggle.“It wasn’t fun going out there every day,” Corbin told The Athletic, “kind of getting kicked around.”Advertisement