Danny Barnes had one of the best 2016 seasons of all relievers in the Toronto Blue Jays’ organization.
The 27-year-old right-hander dominated at the double-A and triple-A levels before holding his own over a dozen MLB appearances, and unless the Blue Jays’ really flood their bullpen with talent over the next month, Barnes will be a favourite to earn the sixth or seventh spot.
Over 61.1 innings pitched with New Hampshire (AA) and Buffalo (AAA), Barnes posted an excellent 0.73 ERA with 11.3 strikeouts per nine innings and just 0.9 BB/9. Regardless of the level, those numbers jump off the page.