Blue Jays to lean on Brendon Little in late-season role
Beat reporter Keegan Matheson says Toronto plans to give Little significant late-season reps after a strong outing featuring four strikeouts.
Reliever Brendon Little recorded four strikeouts in a recent outing, capping the performance by striking out Yordan Álvarez. Blue Jays beat reporter Keegan Matheson noted the team intends to use Little heavily down the stretch to evaluate what they have in him. The outing signals an expanded role for Little as Toronto assesses its bullpen options late in the season.
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