DUNEDIN, FLA. - The Toronto Blue Jays finalized their 25-man opening day roster Wednesday morning and, in the process, anointed Roberto Osuna as the team’s bullpen closer.
Osuna and newcomer Drew Storen had been vying for the ninth-inning role this spring.
“We like both of them but I have a familiarity and comfort level with Osuna -- we all do,” said manager John Gibbons. “But we have some flexibility if we decide to change things up. As time goes on, we could do that, too.”
As a rookie last year, Osuna took over the closer’s role after first Brett Cecil, then Miguel Castro faltered in the role.