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Caleb Freeman signing a minor league deal with Toronto is the massive bullpen boost we absolutely love to see.
The front office is constantly hunting for raw arm talent to strengthen the roster. This is exactly the kind of lottery ticket that wins championships.
Freeman (Drafted Round 15, 2019 by Chicago White Sox) brings serious velocity to the table.
Let us be brutally honest about the current bullpen situation. We have watched too many tight leads completely vanish late in games recently.
The relief corps desperately needs guys who can consistently miss bats in huge moments.
He made his big league debut last season with the White Sox. The twenty-eight-year-old struck out three batters over 3.1 innings of work.
His brief major league stint yielded a 5.40 ERA and a 1.80 WHIP.
This pitching staff finds hidden gems
Every fan packing the Rogers Centre knows we desperately need relievers who bring sheer electricity to the mound. It feels incredible to watch the front office address this glaring issue.
Our pitching lab is famous across the league for fixing mechanical flaws quickly.
He generated massive strikeout totals during his extensive minor league career. The raw stuff is undeniably dominant when he gets ahead in the count.
He racks up serious punchouts when he commands the strike zone effectively.
Giving him a minor league deal is a brilliant zero-risk move for the franchise. The potential reward is finding a high-leverage late-inning weapon.
Elite pitching depth is the ultimate currency in modern professional baseball.
Spring training is the perfect laboratory for him to refine his secondary pitches. The coaching staff will help him find his ultimate groove.
If he successfully harnesses his command, he will absolutely force his way onto the major league roster this season.
Keep a very close eye on his upcoming outings in Buffalo. This sneaky signing could pay massive dividends by the time July rolls around.
We have seen under-the-radar arms resurrect their careers in our system before.
Adding a high-octane arm like his gives the manager another terrifying weapon.
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MARS 10|163 ANSWERS The Toronto Blue Jays acquire former Chicago White Sox pitcher Will Caleb Freeman crack the major league bullpen roster this season? | ||
| Yes | 76 | 46.6 % |
| No | 87 | 53.4 % |
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