Waldron Falters in 9th, Varland Called In for Blue Jays Save Chance
Toronto's Matt Waldron could not finish the 9th inning, pulling closer Louis Varland off his scheduled rest day for a potential 26th save.
Blue Jays reliever Matt Waldron was unable to complete the 9th inning, creating an unexpected high-leverage situation. Closer Louis Varland, who had been given the night off, was summoned to relieve him. Varland entered with an opportunity to record his 26th save of the season. The development signals a bullpen strain for Toronto in a late-game scenario.
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