"Louis Varland entered the season expecting to play a big role at the back-end of the Blue Jays' bullpen. He posted a 0.53 ERA in his first 16 games, striking out 28 batters and allowing only four runs."
"Varland's work equated to a 1.0 fWAR, which was likely brought down by the fact that he did give up a .406 BABIP, but he managed to greatly limit the damage when he did let guys get on base."
The Toronto Blue Jays concluded April 2026 with a 14-17 record, which was below expectations but better than projected due to injuries. Louis Varland emerged as a standout player, posting a remarkable 0.53 ERA in his first 16 games. He struck out 28 batters and collected four saves after becoming the main closer. Varland's performance contributed to a 1.0 fWAR, ranking him among the team's top players alongside Kevin Gausman and Dylan Cease, who also had strong starts to the season.
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