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Blue Jays' Varland Shines Amid Bullpen Struggles

10/21/2025

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The Toronto Blue Jays acquired reliever Louis Varland from the Minnesota Twins, and his performance has improved significantly during the postseason.
Varland initially struggled with a 7.36 ERA in his first 16 appearances but allowed just one run in his last nine regular-season innings.
In the postseason, he has pitched 9.2 innings over nine appearances, achieving a 2.79 ERA and 13 strikeouts.
Varland's reliability contrasts with the bullpen's overall 6.02 ERA, making his performance crucial for the Jays' playoff success.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired reliever Louis Varland from the Minnesota Twins, and his performance has improved significantly during the postseason.
Varland initially struggled with a 7.36 ERA in his first 16 appearances but allowed just one run in his last nine regular-season innings.
In the postseason, he has pitched 9.2 innings over nine appearances, achieving a 2.79 ERA and 13 strikeouts.
Varland's reliability contrasts with the bullpen's overall 6.02 ERA, making his performance crucial for the Jays' playoff success.