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Jesse Hahn just agreed to a minor league deal with Toronto and this low-risk move brings a massive wave of relief to our bullpen depth.
This is exactly the kind of smart camp invite that winning franchises make every single spring.
Hahn (Age 36, Drafted Round 6, 2010 by Tampa Bay) possesses a heavy sinker that has proven its worth at the highest level.
After enduring brutal arm injuries over the years, seeing him get another shot with our Blue Jays is a beautiful story of pure resilience.
The right-hander is definitely not heading down to Dunedin just to enjoy a nice vacation.
While he spent most of last year in Triple-A, his eight seasons of major league experience represent a massive asset for this pitching staff.
Every diehard supporter knows that a grueling baseball schedule is an absolute marathon that constantly destroys fresh arms.
You can never have enough reliable guys waiting in the wings when the injury bug eventually bites.
Depth is what wins championships in September
Seeing the management add a veteran who can handle high-leverage pressure makes the entire fanbase breathe much easier today.
Hahn has flashed absolute brilliance before, especially during a historic 2020 stretch where he posted a microscopic 0.52 ERA.
If pitching coach Pete Walker can help him rediscover even a fraction of that elite efficiency, Toronto just executed the steal of the winter.
His signature sinking fastball still reaches 95 mph, and that kind of velocity keeps hitters completely off balance.
Last year in limited action with Seattle, he recorded a 5.40 ERA over three games while fighting his way back to the Show.
He struck out three batters in those five innings, proving that his stuff still plays against top-tier competition.
There is absolutely zero downside to letting him compete for a bullpen spot under the warm Florida sun.
This organization is quietly building a resilient roster that can weather any storm from top to bottom.
When the inevitable August fatigue sets in across the league, having a seasoned competitor waiting in Buffalo will save our staff.
The road back is never easy, but this is the perfect environment for a dramatic career revival.
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