The Blue Jays came out looking like geniuses when they transitioned right-hander Liam Hendriks into a bullpen role this past spring. Whether intentionally or not, the club tapped into an entirely different pitcher that has excelled in short bursts, and given the potential turnover in the Blue Jays 2016 bullpen, Hendriks could be set to battle for a late-inning role.
This is a role that he already deserves, quite frankly, but Toronto’s transformation into one of the MLB’s top bullpens has kept The Crocodile grounded in middle-to-long relief for the majority of his appearances.