Louis Varland Primed for High-Leverage Role in Blue Jays Bullpen

Varland enters 2026 as a key piece of the Blue Jays' bullpen following a heavy 2025 postseason workload. The 28-year-old right-hander features an elite four-seam fastball averaging 98.1 mph, ranking in the 95th percentile for velocity. Steamer projects a 3.38 ERA over 67 innings for the upcoming season. While his trade from Minnesota remains a topic of discussion, he is expected to be a fixture in Toronto's relief corps through his 2030 team control.