At this point, the market for Yoon is pretty wide open.
The Blue Jays are one of the teams that has placed a bid on Korean right hander Suk-min Yoon, according to the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo. Yoon is one of the few players remaining that does not come with the added cost of a draft pick.
Cafardo also mentions the Red Sox, Orioles, and Diamondbacks, citing a source that said "it could be anybody" at this point in the process.
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Since Hyun-jin Ryu left the Korean Baseball Organization, Yoon has been widely considered the ace of the league.
The 27-year-old dominated the KBO as a starter in 2011 and 2012, but a shoulder injury caused him to scale back his workload. He pitched much more out of the bullpen in 2013, posting a 3.60 ERA in 19 relief appearances compared to a 4.16 ERA in 11 starts.
With experience as both a starter and a reliever, Yoon could be considered more of a swingman for interested clubs. However, if the bidding reaches substantial enough figures, the winning team might feel the need to use him as a starter to justify their investment. That could lead to a transition period in the minors or a slow integration into the rotation from the bullpen, depending on the depth of the organization he signs with.
Toronto's rotation is currently featuring R.A. Dickey, Mark Buehrle, Brandon Morrow, J.A. Happ, and Kyle Drabek, with several impact prospects in the high minors.
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