When Esmil Rogers takes the mound Wednesday, he will become the 10th pitcher to make a start for the Blue Jays in the season's first two months. Rogers said Tuesday to MLB.com that he was surprised by the chance.

"I wasn't looking for the opportunity, but they gave it to me. I'll take it, and I'll try to do my best," Rogers said. "They surprised me a little bit, but I know after getting the opportunity the last couple of games to throw three innings, I think they saw I can start, and they gave me the opportunity to start now."

Rogers has been used exclusively as a reliever since 2011, and he has a 6.24 ERA in 22 career starts in the major leagues.