Blue Jays Acquire Reliever Louis Varland

0:00Welcome to Toronto Blue Jays News today. Two minutes of updates that matter to Toronto Blue Jays fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Toronto Blue Jays just acquired 28-year-old right-handed reliever Louis Varland from the Minnesota twins in a tray that sent prospects. Alan Rodin and Kendri Rojas, the other way. Varland, a 15th round pick in 2019, has one option year left and could stick around as a Blue Jay through free agency after the 20-30 season. Earlier with the twins, Varland debuted in the majors back in 2022 with five starts and a 3.81 ERA. He followed up in 2023 with 17 games, including 10 starts, at 4.63, but struggled in 2024 over. 16 appearances with a 7.61 mark. Last season, he locked down a full-time bullpen row, appearing in 74 games with a solid 2.97 ERA and 22 holds. He saw heavy playoff action too, pitching in 15 of 18 games with a 3.94 ERA over 16

1:05innings, striking out 17, while managers trusted him in big spots. Varland relies on a 98-mile per hour force seemer, thrown nearly half the time, mixed with a knuckle curve and slider. He ranks a lead in fastball speed, chase rate, strikeouts, ground balls and extension, though he gives up some hard contact. Fans have him in 67 games for 67 innings with a 3.38 ERA, making him a key arm for the Jay's bullpen moving. Forward. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Some people meditate. I just lay down and press play, S-O-L-I-SoliPillo.com.