"That makes total sense as Blue Jays relievers have struggled quite a bit, especially during the second half of the season. As Rosenthal pointed out, since the trade deadline, the Jays bullpen has one of the highest walk rates in the league, along with being among the bottom-five in terms of bullpen ERA. On top of that, they have also blown 23 saves on the season."
"More importantly, the Jays relief corps has given up way too many home runs for a legitimate contender. In particular, their star closer Jeff Hoffman alone has allowed 15 home runs on the year to lead the entire league. Had Toronto not designate for assignment Chad Green earlier last month, they would have had the top two relievers in home runs given up, as Green allowed 14 home runs to the opposition before he was ultimately released."
Toronto's offense has rebounded in 2025 and the starting rotation has delivered solid pitching. The bullpen remains the major team weakness, with relievers struggling especially in the second half and since the trade deadline. The relief corps ranks among the league leaders in walk rate and among the bottom five in bullpen ERA. Relievers have blown 23 saves and have surrendered an unusually high number of home runs. Closer Jeff Hoffman allowed 15 home runs to lead the league, and Chad Green allowed 14 before being designated for assignment. High walk totals combined with long balls create a dangerous mix that can turn winnable games into losses, as a recent game against the Astros showed when Toronto tied the game with two runs in the bottom of the eighth.
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