"The 27-year-old, a ninth-round selection out of Penn State by the organization in 2021, will join the Buffalo Bisons after dominating across his third stint with Double-A New Hampshire this season. He leads the Eastern League with seven saves thus far, pitching to a dazzling 1.13 ERA and 2.29 FIP with a 22.4 per cent strikeout-minus-walk rate (K-BB%) in 11 appearances, totalling 16 innings pitched."
"Shortstop prospect Nick Goodwin is also heading to Triple-A alongside Larkin, after the 29-year-old infielder posted a 105 wRC+ (100 league average) with almost as many walks (13) as strikeouts (14) through 25 games at Double-A to begin the year. Larkin made his first appearance with the Fisher Cats in August 2024 to conclude his third professional campaign with the Blue Jays organization."
"Before this season opened, Larkin - whose four-pitch arsenal includes a mid-90s sinker and four-seamer, along with a curveball and a changeup - put himself on the Blue Jays' radar while making a pair of Grapefruit League appearances in big-league camp during spring training. The 6-foot-1, 205-pound hurler still ended up repeating the Double-A circuit for a third time in as many seasons."
"But after conquering the competition, his development will now be tested at the next level as he inches closer to knocking on the door of the majors. Depending on how this recent promotion goes, there's a chance Larkin - who'll be Rule 5-eligible again next off-season - could emerge as an option for Toronto's bullpen down the road this season."
Conor Larkin, a 27-year-old right-handed reliever in the Toronto Blue Jays system, receives a promotion to Triple-A after strong performance with Double-A New Hampshire. He leads the Eastern League with seven saves, posting a 1.13 ERA and 2.29 FIP across 11 appearances and 16 innings, with a 22.4% strikeout-minus-walk rate. Larkin’s development includes prior stints in Double-A and a full 2025 season in New Hampshire, plus spring training appearances in big-league camp. Shortstop prospect Nick Goodwin also moves to Triple-A, posting a 105 wRC+ with 13 walks and 14 strikeouts over 25 Double-A games. Larkin’s next challenge is Triple-A, with potential bullpen consideration later in the season.
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