The Toronto Blue Jays are still searching for answers in one specific corner of their bullpen. Beyond Brett Cecil, no left-hander has stepped forward to claim a long-term spot on the 25-man roster. Cecil hasn’t been dominant himself, but at the very least, his playoff spot is secure.
On Saturday, I wrote that Francisco Liriano could be the Blue Jays solution to the problem, even despite his rocky bullpen debut last night in Tampa Bay. The two-pitch combination and raw velocity are there for Liriano to excel in short bursts, which he certainly can do, but his inconsistency makes it a risky play.