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Blue Jays announce update on Bowden Francis that has fans worried
The Toronto Blue Jays announced an update on injured pitcher Bowden Francis this afternoon that has fans a bit concerned.
In mid August, the Blue Jays announced that Francis was finally start to ramp up and that he was throwing from flat ground at around 120 feet away.
Injury update on Bowden Francis has fans worried
An update was announced this afternoon that Francis is throwing an inning of live batting practice in Dunedin today at the Blue Jays Complex.
According to reports, if Francis continues to improve at this rate, he could be a serious option for the Blue Jays in the post-season.
Bowden Francis (shoulder) is throwing one inning of live BP on Saturday at Blue Jays complex in Dunedin.
Francis has been progressing well through his throwing program and if he continues on same track could be a bulk option for Blue Jays in the postseason
Francis has been progressing well through his throwing program and if he continues on same track could be a bulk option for Blue Jays in the postseason
This update has fans worried that the Blue Jays might end up actually using Francis out of the bullpen in playoffs instead of calling up Trey Yesavage.
If we go Bowden Francis over Trey Yesavage man lmfao
Bowden Francis pitching in the ALDS after shoulder inpingment
If Francis returns to the pitcher he was in the second half of the 2024 season, adding him to the bullpen can be a huge addition for the Blue Jays.
On the other hand, if he plays the same way he did in the first half of 2025, he could end up costing the Blue Jays some big games.
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