Blue Jays have some worries with relief pitcher Braydon Fisher
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Michael Rainone
Dec 14, 2025 (8:40 PM)
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Photo credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Toronto Blue Jays have already invested heavily in their pitching this offseason, signing Dylan Cease, Tyler Rogers and Chase Lee, but one pitcher who is key to their success doesn't need to be acquired, he just needs to replicate his 2025 performance, and that man is reliever Braydon Fisher.
Fisher had a breakout season last year for the Blue Jays,, and he is expected to perform just as well this season.
Blue Jays need Braydon Fisher to duplicate 2025 season.
Jayesh Pagar of Blue Jays SI reported on Fishers breakout season, and how the Blue Jays desperately need that again this season. They have invested heavily in their pitching but Fisher remains a key piece in their bullpen.
"Fisher made his MLB debut in May and immediately became one of Toronto's most reliable relievers. He held opponents to a .181 batting average while posting a 2.70 ERA across 50 innings, according to his official stats page. The performance earned him a fourth-place vote for AL Rookie of the Year, where he finished 10th overall."-Pagar
Fisher's success derived from his slider, it has become his main breaking ball, and his control of it has gotten him early leads in the count. He can then throw his fastball with less pressure, as he was known to not have as much control over it, as a major league pitcher should.
"Control had always been Fisher's biggest obstacle. He walked too many batters in the minors and struggled to repeat his delivery. But by leaning on his slider early in counts, he could steal strikes without needing perfect fastball command. The adjustment worked. He cut his walk rate dramatically while maintaining his ability to miss bats."-Pagar
The Blue Jays need a big improvement in their pitching this season. It was the main difference between them and the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. But if Fisher can do just as well as last season and the incoming talent delivers as well, the Blue Jays are in a good spot to get to the World Series again.
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