Brett Cecil returns to Jays, and to a late-inning role - News Summed Up

Brett Cecil returns to Jays, and to a late-inning role


Blue Jays left-hander Brett Cecil struggled before going on the disabled list, with an 0-5 record and a 5.23 ERA. Todd Korol / Toronto Star ) Order this photoBrett Cecil returned to the Blue Jays Thursday after more than a month on the disabled list, and he will be immediately returned to a role he knows well: late-inning specialist. Article Continued BelowUltimately, the lefty brigade could increase, with Franklin Morales looking strong alongside Cecil in Buffalo. The Jays’ bullpen has been stabilized in part with Jason Grilli emerging in a late-inning set up role to closer Roberto Osuna, but Cecil’s return certainly upgrades the team’s options in those situations, especially against premium left-handed hitters. Morales has been nursing shoulder fatigue ever since and has yet to pitch in the big leagues this season.


Source: thestar June 30, 2016 22:46 UTC



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