Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays made significant changes during the offseason to strengthen their team, aiming for a World Series victory. Among their new signings is veteran relief pitcher Tyler Rogers, who joined on a three-year, $36 million contract. Rogers is expected to help improve the Blue Jays' bullpen performance.
Key Facts
- The Blue Jays signed Tyler Rogers, a 34-year-old relief pitcher, for $36 million over three years.
- Rogers is known for his unique submarine pitching style, which involves throwing the ball underhand.
- Last season, Rogers had a 1.98 ERA over 81 appearances with the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets.
- The Blue Jays also signed other major players like Dylan Cease and Kazuma Okamoto.
- Rogers is expected to strengthen Toronto's bullpen, which struggled in 2025, affecting their World Series performance.
- Relief pitching involves replacing the starting pitcher during a game, and the bullpen refers to a team's pool of relief pitchers.
