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Spencer Miles has officially secured the final bullpen spot, bringing an electric arm and infectious optimism to the Opening Day roster.
There is nothing quite like the raw emotion of a young kid making his big league dreams come true.
Miles (Drafted Round 4, 2022 by San Francisco Giants) had to battle through an incredibly tough Tommy John surgery just to get here.
He spent the entire 2025 season rehabilitating and fighting his way back to the mound.
The front office took a massive swing by grabbing him in the Rule 5 Draft this past winter.
That specific roster status meant Toronto had to keep him on the active roster or risk losing his immense potential entirely.
He justified that deep organizational faith with a gritty performance throughout spring training.
Miles racked up 11 big strikeouts alongside a solid 3.72 ERA over 9.2 innings of intense grapefruit league action.
The team had to make a brutally difficult decision by optioning Chase Lee to Triple-A Buffalo.
Lee (Drafted Round 6, 2021 by Texas Rangers) was absolutely flawless this spring with a perfect 0.00 ERA over 6.1 innings.
Spencer Miles makes Blue Jays' Opening Day roster, Leo Jiménez DFA'ed
Miles gives the pitching staff a completely new explosive dimension
We are all absolutely buzzing to see this young flamethrower finally get his well-deserved shot under the brightest lights.
Having a fastball that flirts with upper-nineties velocity is exactly the kind of weapon you need in a modern bullpen.
Lee is going to be a massive asset for us down the line when the inevitable summer fatigue sets in.
Keeping Lee in the system while retaining Miles is an absolute masterclass in roster depth management.
Our veteran relievers now have an incredibly hungry young arm ready to eat up massive innings.
Miles brings a level of raw upside that can genuinely alter the course of late-game situations.
This front office is clearly prioritizing high-ceiling talent to aggressively hunt down a deep October run.
The energy in the clubhouse right now is visibly shifting as the final pieces fall into place.
We have the perfect mix of seasoned veterans and explosive rookies ready to take the field.
The Blue Jays roster is officially built as the season kicks off Friday.
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MARS 25|248 ANSWERS Blue Jays decide who claims final bullpen spot Are you excited to see Spencer Miles unleash his fastball in high-leverage situations? | ||
| Yes | 226 | 91.1 % |
| No | 22 | 8.9 % |
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