"Miles has been injured for most of his professional career since being selected in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB Draft. However, when healthy, he's flashed a high-velocity sinking fastball and a curveball capable of generating swings and misses. He's struck out eight batters in five innings pitched while allowing two earned runs so far this spring. More concerning is that he's walked four batters."
"Nance excelled to the tune of a 1.99 ERA and 1.87 FIP in 31 ⅔ innings pitched out of the bullpen for the Blue Jays in 2025. He didn't allow a home run and walked just seven batters. His place on the 2026 squad doesn't appear set in stone, however. Spring training hasn't been kind to the right-hander thus far; he's given up two earned runs on five hits through three innings pitched."
"The bigger story with Nance is that he's out of minor-league options. The Blue Jays would probably lose him if they leave him off their roster, which should increase the likelihood of him making the team on Opening Day."
The Blue Jays face uncertainty in their bullpen composition as the 2026 season approaches. While Jeff Hoffman, Tyler Rogers, and Louis Varland have secured spots, several pitchers compete for remaining positions. Miles, a Rule 5 selection from San Francisco, possesses high-velocity stuff but struggles with control, having walked four batters in five innings. Nance, who posted a 1.99 ERA in 2025, has underperformed in spring training but benefits from being out of minor-league options, making his roster spot likely. Bastardo, another Rule 5 acquisition from Boston, also competes for a bullpen role. The Blue Jays must carefully manage these decisions, particularly with Rule 5 selections who must remain on the roster or be offered back to their original organizations.
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