It’s no secret, the Blue Jays bullpen is tired, overworked, and downright ineffective. Having pitched the third most innings in the American League this season, the Jays’ pen has especially been overused given the sudden rise of bullpen starts, which eat up arms and zap energy like no other.
Recently, the team got some unexpected relief in the form of former Astros farmhand Mike Hauschild, but it’s hard to lean on a pitcher who, while dominant in his first appearance as a Blue Jay, has limited major league experience.
With that said, several serviceable arms have recently been designated for assignment or released.