{"id":106838,"date":"2025-09-09T00:13:37","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T04:13:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=106838"},"modified":"2025-09-09T00:13:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-09T04:13:37","slug":"blue-jays-rookie-braydon-fisher-providing-bullpen-stability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/09\/09\/blue-jays-rookie-braydon-fisher-providing-bullpen-stability\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Jays Rookie Reliever Providing Bullpen Stability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Toronto Blue Jays rookie reliever Braydon Fisher has been making a memorable impression in the bullpen this season. The youngster was a trade acquisition last year, coming to the Blue Jays organization from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for utility player <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/02\/27\/royals-cavan-biggio-making-statement-early-spring\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Cavan Biggio.<\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_106890\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-106890\" style=\"width: 513px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-106890\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27029133_168400885_lowres-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"513\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27029133_168400885_lowres-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27029133_168400885_lowres-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27029133_168400885_lowres-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27029133_168400885_lowres-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27029133_168400885_lowres-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27029133_168400885_lowres-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2025\/09\/USATSI_27029133_168400885_lowres-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-106890\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sep 7, 2025; Bronx, New York, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Braydon Fisher (63) pitches the ball during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Smith-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Braydon Fisher Becoming Key Reliever for Blue Jays<\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Braydon Fisher strikes out the side in the seventh \ud83c\udfa3<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcfa: Blue Jays \ud83c\udd9a Yankees on Sportsnet <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6TiXzszqxR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/6TiXzszqxR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Sportsnet\/status\/1964776868080689222?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">September 7, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Fisher&#8217;s Success in 2025<\/h3>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjLwrj3iMqPAxWp1fACHSKBJ4oQo_EKegQIAxAB\">\n<p>Fisher has found consistent success with the Blue Jays this season. The 25-year-old right-hander has established himself as a steady hand in the bullpen following his MLB debut earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>Despite being briefly optioned to the minors in August to make room for ace <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2025\/08\/04\/blue-jays-trade-deadline-acquisition-enhance-rotation\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Shane Bieber<\/a>, he has since been recalled and has proven his value. He\u2019s also performed well in significant games. This is crucial as the Blue Jays look to hold on to their lead in the American League East. In his outing on Sunday against the New York Yankees, he struck out the side in the seventh inning, a bright spot in a game Toronto lost.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjLwrj3iMqPAxWp1fACHSKBJ4oQo_EKegQIAxAB\">He also holds a strong record with an ERA of 2.88, adding to the Blue Jays success and making him a valuable, consistent arm in the bullpen.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"e605a9d0-e1d8-4111-a764-540342b48d7c\"><span class=\"UV3uM\"> This is something the Blue Jays need as they ran into bullpen woes right before the month of September.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div data-hveid=\"CAMQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjLwrj3iMqPAxWp1fACHSKBJ4oQo_EKegQIAxAB\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\">\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div class=\"Gur8Ad\"><strong>MLB Debut and Rookie Success\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\">\n<p>Fisher made his Major League debut on May 11, finishing a blowout game against the Seattle Mariners.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"2fe7070e-01a7-4928-9fc0-496de0b02496\"><span class=\"UV3uM\"> He pitched a scoreless ninth inning to close out a 9-1 Blue Jays <span role=\"tooltip\"><span class=\"c5aZPb\" role=\"button\" data-disable-dismiss-event-bubbling=\"true\" data-enable-toggle-animation=\"true\" data-extra-container-classes=\"ZLo7Eb\" data-hover-hide-delay=\"1000\" data-hover-open-delay=\"500\" data-send-dismiss-event=\"true\" data-send-open-event=\"true\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"250\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjB1rWsjMqPAxXjGtAFHcc8KfgQmpgGegQIGxAE\"><span class=\"JPfdse\" data-bubble-link=\"\" data-segment-text=\"win\">win. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>He quickly became one of the Blue Jays&#8217; most consistent and reliable relievers, earning the trust of the coaching staff.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"527f65cc-ecc7-4d85-ae51-45b346c1f253\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\">\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\">\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"527f65cc-ecc7-4d85-ae51-45b346c1f253\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc qVhvac OJeuxf\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CBQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjLwrj3iMqPAxWp1fACHSKBJ4oQ3fYKegQIFBAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<h3 class=\"kHtcsd\">Impact on the Blue Jays<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\">\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\">\n<p>Fisher&#8217;s performance has been a significant bright spot for the Blue Jays&#8217; bullpen, providing much-needed depth. His emergence has come in a pivotal season, with the Blue Jays&#8217; most successful stretch in years helping them lead the AL East.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"253b2304-29f6-4bb3-853b-1bd18b33a72a\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\">\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div class=\"LT6XE\">\n<div class=\"f5cPye\" data-rl=\"en\" data-lht=\"930\">\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"rPeykc\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjrlKrAjcqPAxVTrokEHRccLr4Qo_EKegQIBBAB\">\n<p>The key to Fisher&#8217;s success has been his strong command of his slider and curveball. This has generated a high whiff rate and low batting averages against him. His high strikeout rate (32.1%), low number of walks (13, a 7.9% rate), and solid velocity have made him a reliable reliever for the Blue Jays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<h3 class=\"rPeykc uP58nb\" data-hveid=\"CA0QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjrlKrAjcqPAxVTrokEHRccLr4Qo_EKegQIDRAB\"><span role=\"heading\">Analyzing Fisher&#8217;s Key to Success this season\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"WaaZC\">\n<div class=\"RJPOee EIJn2\">\n<div class=\"zMgcWd dSKvsb\" data-il=\"\">\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div class=\"Gur8Ad\"><strong>Dominant Breaking Pitches<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\">\n<p>His slider and curveball are his primary weapons, producing a high number of swings and misses, holding opponents to a low expected batting average (.212) and slugging percentage (.272).<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"fbb97292-8fd0-462a-8907-80d4602b8302\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"fbb97292-8fd0-462a-8907-80d4602b8302\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc qVhvac OJeuxf\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CB4QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjrlKrAjcqPAxVTrokEHRccLr4Q3fYKegQIHhAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><strong>Improved Command<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\">After walking a high number of batters in the minors, Fisher significantly improved his strike rate. In addition, it is the highest of any Blue Jays pitcher, allowing him to become more dominant on the mound.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Compelling Developmental Story<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>After finding a new home in the Blue Jays organization in June of 2024, Fisher has earned the status as one of their best developmental success stories, as he\u2019s helped to stabilize the bullpen.<span class=\"pjBG2e\" data-cid=\"0cab28b1-1b0c-4b79-814b-2062c24e7fe5\"><span class=\"UV3uM\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-crb-p=\"\">\n<div class=\"xFTqob\">\n<div class=\"vM0jzc\">\n<div class=\"NPrrbc\" data-cid=\"0cab28b1-1b0c-4b79-814b-2062c24e7fe5\">\n<div class=\"BMebGe btku5b fCrZyc LwdV0e FR7ZSc qVhvac OJeuxf\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"View related links\" data-hveid=\"CB8QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjrlKrAjcqPAxVTrokEHRccLr4Q3fYKegQIHxAB\">\n<div class=\"niO4u\">\n<div class=\"kHtcsd\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"OS7YA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjrlKrAjcqPAxVTrokEHRccLr4Q9oYMegQIChAl\">\n<div id=\"folsrch-sources-1\">\n<div class=\"zl1RWe\" data-subtree=\"msc\">\n<div class=\"I6Kpxd XNfAUb\" data-pcr=\"true\">\n<div class=\"RyIFgf QN8tMd\" data-scca=\"\" data-hveid=\"CC0QAA\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjrlKrAjcqPAxVTrokEHRccLr4Q_sgKegQILRAA\">\n<div class=\"EDblX HG5ZQb\" role=\"list\">\n<div class=\"aDFspc XRVJtc DYEKGe Y7FnOc KAt2X\" role=\"listitem\" data-hveid=\"CC0QAQ\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjrlKrAjcqPAxVTrokEHRccLr4QlcIJKAB6BAgtEAE\">\n<div class=\"VqeGe\">\n<div class=\"p7bv ar9V1 DfMusf YXe3R\">\n<div class=\"xT1K2d gUU6pc\">\n<div class=\"dsxN8b EXH1Ce PZPZlf\" data-attrid=\"SGEAttributionFeedback\" data-fburl=\"https:\/\/jaysjournal.com\/should-braydon-fisher-be-getting-rookie-of-the-year-considerations-01jzqxfnys1k#:~:text=Fisher%20came%20to%20the%20Blue,Jays%20mid%2Dseason%20report%20cards\" data-hveid=\"CC0QAw\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjrlKrAjcqPAxVTrokEHRccLr4Q_8gKegQILRAD\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Main Photo Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toronto Blue Jays rookie reliever Braydon Fisher has been making a memorable impression in the bullpen this season. The youngster was a trade acquisition last year, coming to the Blue Jays organization from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for utility player Cavan Biggio. 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