#bowden-francis

#bowden-francis

Bowden Francis finished last season impressively, reminiscent of Roy Halladay, but performance metrics this season indicate significant declines in strikeouts and increased walks.

"Francis and pitching coach Pete Walker have been working really hard in between. And we need him. That's the bottom line. We need him to help contribute and be the pitcher that he can be."

The Blue Jays are under pressure to reclaim their top position in the Grapefruit League standings after the Red Sox surpassed them, especially with Bowden Francis struggling on the mound.