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John Schneider gives questionable answer as to why he used Brendon Little in the 8th inning


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Bobby Ohr
October 18, 2025  (0:40)
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Oct 12, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) looks on before game one against the Seattle Mariners in the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.
Photo credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

The Toronto Blue Jays decision to go with Brendon Little in the 8th inning has caused a lot of outrage towards manager John Schneider and he explained his decision after the loss.

John Schneider explains decision to put Brendon Little in

Toronto had a 2-1 lead headed into the 8th inning which fell apart when Schneider decided to make a very questionable move and put Little in the game which is where the wheels fell off.
Fans could not believe that Schneider decided to go with Little instead of Seranthony Dominguez or Jeff Hoffman for the 8th inning.
John Schneider just handed Seattle game 5 and potentially ended the Blue Jays season because he once again decided to galaxy brain a decision he NEVER (NOT ONCE) made during the regular season.

Seranthony Dominguez is not a matchups pitcher. He is a 8/9th inning arm vs ANYBODY.
I didn't expect to see Little over Dominguez in this inning and it didn't work.

Stunning turn here for the #BlueJays
After the 6-2 loss, Schneider gave a questionable response as to why he went with Little stating that he wanted to see different guys instead of Hoffman or Dominguez and that he trust all of his players the same.
Asked John Schneider why he turned to Little in the 8th, not Hoffman or Dominguez.

Schneider's says he wanted to make that part of the lineup «see different guys»

He reiterated that Little has been one of their best pitchers and that he'll continue to trust his guys. #BlueJays
This is a strange answer coming from the Blue Jays manager after a move that ended up costing Toronto the lead and game.
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John Schneider gives questionable answer as to why he used Brendon Little in the 8th inning

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