"Barring injuries, there are just a handful of spots available in the Blue Jays bullpen. Jeff Hoffman, Yimi García, Tyler Rogers, and Louis Varland make up their high-leverage options. Brendon Littl e and Braydon Fisher have option years, but deserve a spot in the lineup. Things are complicated further by both Eric Lauer and José Berríos needing a spot. This doesn't even mention a player like Mason Fluharty, who has an option year."
"There are a handful of relievers who need to make the roster or the Jays risk losing them. Tommy Nance had a strong 2025 season, but is out of option years. Moreover, Miles and Angel Bastardo are two relievers the Jays selected in the Rule 5 draft over the last two seasons. Since Bastardo missed the entirety of the 2025 season, the Rule 5 rules are a bit different."
The Blue Jays bullpen has significant depth, leaving only a few roster spots entering spring training. Jeff Hoffman, Yimi García, Tyler Rogers, and Louis Varland occupy primary high-leverage roles while Brendon Littl e and Braydon Fisher have option years but merit roster spots. Several relievers risk being lost if they do not make the roster, including Tommy Nance who is out of option years. Spencer Miles and Angel Bastardo were Rule 5 selections, with Miles required to remain on the 26-man roster for the full season under traditional Rule 5 rules. Miles has limited professional innings due to back surgery and Tommy John surgery, but he posted a 4.15 ERA over eight and two-thirds AFL innings with a 95.3 mph fastball and multiple secondary pitches.
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