Apr 23, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher David Phelps (35) throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Entering the 2021 season, the Toronto Blue Jays pitching staff was one of the biggest areas of concern on the roster, albeit more worry was being directed towards the starting rotation rather than the bullpen if one was to ask the Jays fanbase.
While the rotation is considered a work in progress behind the likes of Hyun-Jin Ryu and Steven Matz, it is the Blue Jays bullpen that has been impressive early this season, even with the multitude of injuries that have befallen the pitching corps.