Posts in Toronto Blue Jays
Osuna: The making of an all-star

Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna pitched a scoreless inning in his first all-star game appearance on Tuesday. It's the first of what could be many for the 22-year-old closer who has had to overcome his share of obstacles to achieve stardom in the big leagues. Canadian Baseball Network writer Jessica Ng recently caught up with Osuna in Toronto.

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Tepera develops into key reliever for Blue Jays

As one of the few Toronto Blue Jays pitchers with minor league options remaining last season, reliever Ryan Tepera was optioned six times between the big league club and triple-A. This season, with no options remaining, Tepera has developed into one of the Blue Jays' most reliable relievers. Canadian Baseball Network writer Patrick Allen recently caught up with Tepera to discuss his success in 2017.

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Blue Jays activate Sparkman, send down Smith

Now recovered from the broken thumb he sustained during spring training, Rule 5 right-hander Glenn Sparkman will join the Toronto Blue Jays for their weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. The Blue Jays optioned Chris Smith to triple-A Buffalo to make room for Sparkman. Canadian Baseball Network writer Andrew Hendriks has the details.

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