Jul 18, 2021; Buffalo, New York, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Tayler Saucedo (52) delivers a pitch during the seventh inning against the Texas Rangers at Sahlen Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
The Toronto Blue Jays have had a rollercoaster of a season when it comes to their bullpen. While the relief corps had a solid start to the year, the last two months have seen them fall on hard times, outlining one of the weaknesses on the roster if the team wants to compete for a playoff spot come September.
Simply put, veteran arms like Tyler Chatwood and Rafael Dolis are struggling to get the job done and with Julian Merryweather on the injured list and David Phelps done for the year, the Blue Jays are struggling to get outs in the later innings of games.