{"id":927469,"date":"2026-10-14T05:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T05:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/927469\/"},"modified":"2026-10-14T05:24:32","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T05:24:32","slug":"blue-jays-cut-pitcher-who-is-thriving-in-mlb-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/927469\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Jays Cut Pitcher Who Is Thriving In MLB Playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 28: Bryan Baker #79 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch during the seventh inning against the New York Yankees during a spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 28, 2021 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

The Toronto Blue Jays<\/a> are currently home for the offseason.<\/p>\n

They had a talented roster that reached the 2025 World Series, but took a major step backwards in 2026 (and missed the MLB<\/a> playoffs).<\/p>\n

Jays Cut Pitcher Who Is Thriving In Playoffs<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyBryan Baker #47 of the Tampa Bay Rays<\/a> looks on during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians<\/a> in game one of the American League Championship Series at Tropicana Field on October 12, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida.\n<\/p>\n

With their season over, it\u2019s worth noting that Bryan Baker<\/a> (who used to play for the Blue Jays) is currently one of the best pitchers in baseball.<\/p>\n

He is now with the Tampa Bay Rays (who are in the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians), and made the 2026 MLB All-Star Game.<\/p>\n

So far, Baker has yet to let up a run during his three appearances in the postseason.<\/p>\n

Social Media On Baker<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyBryan Baker #47 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates his save against the Toronto Blue Jays after the baseball game at Tropicana Field on August 19, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida.\n<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people have been saying about Baker:<\/p>\n

StatMuse (October 7):<\/a> \u201cBryan Baker vs Yankees: 1.0 IP 1 BB 2 SO 1 SV He saved all 3 games of the Rays\u2019 ALDS sweep.\u201d<\/p>\n

@OptaSTATS (on October 7):<\/a> \u201cBryan Baker of @RaysBaseball is the only MLB pitcher to save every game of a 3+ game sweep in the postseason while not allowing a single hit (since saves became official in 1969).\u201d<\/p>\n

Just Baseball (October 8):<\/a> \u201cBryan Baker since his last blown save on May 13th, including the postseason: 48 IP | 5 ER (0.94 ERA) | 0.83 WHIP 15 BB | 47 K | 33\/33 SV He has been an unbelievable addition to this Rays team!\u201d<\/p>\n

Looking At Baker\u2019s Toronto Stint<\/p>\n

\n\"\"<\/a>GettyBryan Baker #79 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws a pitch to Armando Alvarez<\/a> #97 of the New York Yankees<\/a> during the seventh inning of a spring training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 28, 2021 in Tampa, Florida.\n<\/p>\n

Baker was picked in the 11th round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the Colorado Rockies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He made his MLB debut for the Blue Jays in 2021.<\/p>\n

However, the 31-year-old only appeared in one game for the franchise.<\/p>\n

The Blue Jays designated him for assignment.<\/p>\n

They wrote (via X) on November 8, 2021:<\/a> \u201cROSTER MOVE: RHP Bryan Baker has been claimed off waivers by the Orioles.\u201d<\/p>\n

It\u2019s fair to say that the Blue Jays probably made a mistake giving up on Baker so soon.<\/p>\n

He is in his 6th MLB season.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tBen Stinar<\/a> Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.\u00a0
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