The Blue Jays’ bullpen, frankly, has not been excellent on this postseason. Coming into Monday’s Sport 7, the group had a 6.02 ERA and just one profitable save.
In that Sport 7, nonetheless, the Blue Jays confirmed the flexibility that also resides in that group.
Louis Varland, a right-hander acquired on the commerce deadline, recorded 4 outs whereas giving up only one run, and has a 3.27 ERA within the playoffs. Seranthony Domínguez, one other right-handed deadline acquisition, pitched a scoreless inning to decrease his October ERA to 4.05.
Toronto used a pair starters from there, getting scoreless innings from Gausman and fellow veteran Chris Bassitt.
However on the finish, the ultimate three outs belonged to veteran right-hander Jeff Hoffman, a 2024 All-Star who had a disappointing debut season after signing in Toronto this offseason, however now has each of their postseason saves.
The Blue Jays’ one large bullpen weak point is its lack of dominant left-handed depth. Mason Fluharty has been their greatest southpaw, however has a 6.23 ERA within the playoffs. Brendon Little, Eric Lauer and ex-Dodger Justin Bruihl are additionally on their roster, however haven’t been any simpler.
