Blue Jays Not Shopping All-Star Reliever Ahead of Trade Deadline
Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays are expected to trade some veteran players at the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, but they will keep their top relief pitcher, Louis Varland. Varland has had a strong season, and the team wants to hold on to him for future years.Key Facts
- The Blue Jays have had a disappointing season in 2026.
- They plan to trade players like Kevin Gausman and Jeff Hoffman.
- Louis Varland, a relief pitcher, is not available for trade.
- Varland is having a very good season with a 1.02 earned run average (ERA) and 22 saves.
- He has made 48 appearances and struck out 72 batters this season.
- Varland is under team control for several more years.
- The Blue Jays hope to improve their team next season and want to keep Varland as part of that effort.
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