"The Toronto Blue Jays revamped their bullpen for the 2025 MLB season after a disastrous 2024 campaign that saw them rank near the bottom of the league in many statistical categories. In 2025 the relief corps was more respectable this past year, finishing 16th in the league in ERA (3.98), 14th in WHIP (1.28), 12th in saves (42) and fifth in strikeouts (644)."
"Louis Varland Louis Varland's usage during the Boue Jays postseason run clearly showed how important of a piece he is to the team going forward. Appearing in almost every playoff game for Toronto, Varland was trusted in all situations, including as an opener. With a career-best 2.97 ERA and 1.20 WHIP while striking out 75 in 72.2 total innings pitched over 74 appearances in 2025, look for the 27-year-old continue to blossom into a bonafide shutdown reliever in due time."
Toronto overhauled its bullpen after a poor 2024, producing a more respectable 2025 relief corps that finished 16th in ERA (3.98), 14th in WHIP (1.28), 12th in saves (42) and fifth in strikeouts (644). The upcoming free agent market features many elite, high-leverage arms available this offseason for aggressive pursuit to bolster the 2026 roster. Louis Varland emerged as a dependable option with a 2.97 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 75 strikeouts in 72.2 innings over 74 appearances. Eric Lauer can serve as a long man or swingman after a 9-2 season with a 3.18 ERA and 102 strikeouts. Mason Fluharty finished the season strong, posting a 0.71 ERA with 13 strikeouts across his final 12.2 innings.
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