"The hunt begins to discover this season's versions of Mason Fluharty and Braydon Fisher. That reliever duo became two of the brightest development stories within the Toronto Blue Jays' pipeline last season. Even more impressive was that neither hurler appeared to be on the organization's radar this time last year. In fact, they weren't even on the 40-man roster heading into camp last spring, with both attending as non-roster invitees."
"Several months later, both Fluharty and Fisher morphed into critical pieces inside the Blue Jays' bullpen, forcing their way up the coaching staff's trust-o-meter and earning key roles among a unit that came within two outs of securing the franchise's first World Series title in 32 years. This time around, they won't be sneaking up on anyone. However, they'll still need to compete for roster spots this spring, given the considerable bullpen surplus that resides between the major-league and Triple-A depth charts."
Mason Fluharty and Braydon Fisher rose from non-roster invitees who were not on the 40-man roster to become key bullpen pieces, earning trust and significant roles during a run that nearly produced Toronto's first World Series title in 32 years. Their rapid ascents mean they will no longer surprise opponents, but both must still compete for roster spots amid a crowded major-league and Triple-A relief pool. Relievers are volatile and depth will be tested across a 162-game season. Locating additional down-the-roster arms remains an essential spring task to sustain bullpen performance.
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