Why might Sasaki pick them?

The Blue Jays can't point to a specific area of pitching development. This organization hasn't had enough success in the Minors, but Sasaki isn't an 18-year-old kid learning a changeup. The Blue Jays have had a great deal of success with veteran starters, though, and have kept them healthy. Look to Robbie Ray and Yusei Kikuchi as two examples of Pete Walker and the Blue Jays turning talent into results. Then, with Kevin Gausman, José Berríos and Chris Bassitt, they've helped starters maintain their success and stay on the mound. Sasaki falls somewhere in the middle at 23, but on top of the Blue Jays' development complex and other resources, they can make a fine pitch that he'll be in good hands in the big leagues.