Several have criticized the Toronto Blue Jays for not having enough bullpen depth, most notably from the left side. It’s true that the Jays opened season with Aaron Loup as the only lefty in their pen. While the injury to Kendrys Morales is not something to celebrate, it has allowed the Jays to address one of the major concerns of this young season.
It’s not so much Tim Mayza (MLB career: 17.0 IP, 6.88 ERA, 1.647 WHIP, 27 SO), but more so what he represents. With him on the roster, the Jays can use Loup as a situational lefty without fear of losing their only southpaw for the remainder of the game.