Do the Blue Jays need to add more bullpen arms this offseason?

"With Yariel Rodríguez now off the Blue Jays' 40-man roster and with Justin Bruihl the latest DFA to make room for Rogers, many have suggested that the team is far from finished making moves, mainly with the position player side of things. As of now, the club remains in on big-name free agents such as Kyle Tucker and a potential reunion with Bo Bichette. Meanwhile, the bullpen still has more questions than answers surrounding several roster spots."

"There are plenty of possibilities entering the season when it comes to who can earn a spot. Younger arms like Braydon Fisher and Mason Fluharty still have minor-league options available going into 2026 and beyond. Other depth options, such as Paxton Schultz and Justin Bruihl, also have options remaining, allowing the team to keep them in Triple-A Buffalo if needed. Meanwhile, pitchers like Tommy Nance have no options left and could be at risk of being designated for assignment."

"If there is one thing fans have been clamouring for this offseason, it is a reliever with velocity who can generate whiffs. Among the relievers already in the system, Louis Varland can routinely reach 98 mph with his fastball and has even touched 100 mph. Jeff Hoffman can also reach 95-96 mph, and the same can be said for Yimi García if he is fully healthy heading into spring training."

Toronto improved its pitching depth ahead of 2026 by adding starters Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, bullpen arm Tyler Rogers, and depth pieces Chase Lee and Spencer Miles. Yariel Rodríguez was removed from the 40-man roster and Justin Bruihl was designated for assignment to clear roster space for Rogers. The club remains in on top free agents like Kyle Tucker and a possible Bo Bichette reunion while still addressing position-player needs. Several bullpen spots remain unsettled; younger arms with options include Braydon Fisher, Mason Fluharty, Paxton Schultz, and Justin Bruihl, while Tommy Nance has no options left. The team seeks a high-velocity reliever who can generate swings-and-misses; Louis Varland, Jeff Hoffman, and a healthy Yimi García are among current candidates.

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