Blue Jays face MLB history with struggling bullpen and injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:52 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have fallen to a 29-32 record, currently eight games behind the Tampa Bay Rays. The team's challenges have been exacerbated by injuries and a heavily taxed bullpen, with five relievers on pace to each appear in 75 games this season. Reports indicate that this could set an MLB record, highlighting the unsustainable workload for the pitching staff as they seek to turn their season around. The Blue Jays may need to consider trades to bolster their bullpen or hope for better health among their starters.
- •Blue Jays are 29-32, on a three-game losing streak.
- •Team is eight games behind first-place Tampa Bay Rays.
- •Five relievers may each reach 75 game appearances this season.
- •Blue Jays face historical implications with their bullpen usage.
- 6:52 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays set to make unfortunate MLB history that will blow your mind
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