Challenging update announced after loss regarding Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland
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Bobby Ohr
August 29, 2025 (11:00 PM)
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The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen is their biggest weakness right not and newly acquired pitcher Louis Varland has been facing a lot of criticism after another tough outing.
Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland in a tough spot after another loss
When the Blue Jays acquired Varland at the trade deadline, most thought it was going to be the move that saved their bullpen troubles but lately it has only added to them.
Varland was on the mound in the Blue Jays loss to the Brewers tonight in which he pitched 0.1 innings and gave up 2 hits, 1 earned runs and failed to strike out any batters.
The Louis Varland experience has taken quite a rough turn
Louis Varland officially a huge problem
Over his last 7 games, Varland has an ERA of 13.50 in a total of 4.2 innings pitched in which he has given up 10 hits and 7 earned runs with only 5 strikeouts.
can we end the louis varland experiment? giving up a run almost every game he plays . such a terrible player
Fans have been voicing their opinions online after tonight's loss in which Varland did not have the best performance.
Louis Varland has such good stuff but it looks like he's trying TOO hard to throw it over the plate
Which ultimately results in middle-middle fastballs, and hanging breaking balls
Hopefully Varland is able to improve on his command as they will need him come playoff time.
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