Blue Jays urged to take a closer look at this former All-Star reliever

Jared Bloom

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The Toronto Blue Jays come into the offseason after an impressive 2025 season. They made it all the way to the World Series but were bested by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a thrilling seven-game series. 

Now, the attention turns to continuing their contending status and improving from last season. They have a few holes to fill, like figuring out if they are willing to re-sign Bo Bichette or not. 

However, that is not all. They could also use some help in the bullpen, and could look to bring in a high-leverage arm and someone to eat innings until they can get the ball to a reliever in the ninth inning. There are some interesting options the club could go with. 

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Blue Jays urged to take a closer look at this former All-Star reliever 

There are quite a few relievers still sitting on the open market waiting for their next opportunity. Danny Coulombe is an option, and so is Luis Garcia. 

However, Blue Jays Nation's Ryley Delaney makes the case for the club to go out and sign former All-Star David Robertson. 

"Robertson relies on a 93 mph cutter which generates a ton of whiffs, paired with a curveball. There's some walks in his game, but if he can return to the form he had before 2025, Robertson would give the Blue Jays a potential high-leverage reliever."

Robertson has taken a step back with age, but is still a reliable piece coming out of the bullpen. He also has a ton of experience, pitching in nearly every situation a reliever could see. 

This move would not be earth-shattering, but it would help Toronto during the later portions of the game. You cannot win baseball games if you cannot successfully maintain that lead and give the ball to the closer in the ninth.

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