With this reliever beginning a rehab assignment, the Blue Jays are close to having the bullpen they envisioned

"The Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen has been a major disappointment this season. The team decided not to make many additions this offseason, and we're seeing the fallout. Tyler Rogers was the only big-name free agent addition made, and Spencer Miles was selected in the Rule 5 draft. Rogers has been elite, posting a 1.62 ERA over 16.2 innings, and Miles has held his own in his rookie campaign, with a 3.50 ERA over 18 innings."

"A popular question during the offseason was whether the team should replace Jeff Hoffman as its closer. The Blue Jays chose to stick with Hoffman, but that decision has backfired. He has a 5.74 ERA in 15.2 innings and has blown three of six save opportunities. The 33-year-old has already been replaced as the closer with Louis Varland, who has thrived, posting a 0.51 ERA in 17.2 innings and has converted all four of his save opportunities."

"With all the struggles in the bullpen, there is one elite arm that has been missing. Yimi García has missed the start of the season due to offseason surgery to clean up scar tissue in his elbow. When healthy, the righty has been a reliable arm. Over his 11 MLB seasons, García has averaged a 3.61 ERA and has a 14.4 percent strikeout-to-walk ratio."

The Toronto Blue Jays made minimal bullpen additions this offseason, acquiring only Tyler Rogers and Rule 5 pick Spencer Miles. Rogers has excelled with a 1.62 ERA, while Miles maintains a 3.50 ERA. However, the decision to retain Jeff Hoffman as closer has proven costly, as he posts a 5.74 ERA and has blown three of six save opportunities. Louis Varland has since taken over the closer role and thrived with a 0.51 ERA and perfect save conversion. The bullpen ranks 18th in ERA at 4.28, though this is skewed by poor performances from recently removed players. Notably, the bullpen leads MLB in strikeouts with 171. Yimi García, an elite reliever sidelined by offseason elbow surgery, could provide the needed boost when healthy.

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