Mason Fluharty Starts for Toronto Blue Jays in Bullpen Day Against New York Yankees
Fluharty has a 3.71 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 51 innings as Toronto uses a bullpen-day approach to open the series.
- On Friday, August 21, 2026, the Toronto Blue Jays will open their three-game series against the New York Yankees with left-handed relief pitcher Mason Fluharty as the opener.
- Injuries to starting pitchers Cody Ponce, Jose Berrios, and Bowden Francis have forced Toronto to rely heavily on their bullpen for most of the season.
- Fluharty leads the team with 67 appearances and a 3.71 ERA, striking out left-handed hitters at a strong 28.4% clip this season.
- Trade deadline acquisition Spencer Arrighetti is the top candidate to pitch as bulk reliever following Fluharty, having allowed two earned runs over six innings with Triple-A Buffalo.
- The Blue Jays sit half a game out of the final American League wild-card berth, while the Yankees hold the top playoff spot.
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Blue Jays Reveal Pitching Plan Ahead of Yankees Matchup
The Toronto Blue Jays have shared details about the starting pitching approach ahead of a critical series against the New York Yankees that begins on Friday, August 21.Left-hander Mason Fluharty will get the ball for the first matchup of the three-game set, according to multiple reports, including from Keegan Matheson of MLB.com.The Yankees will have […] The post Blue Jays Reveal Pitching Plan Ahead of Yankees Matchup appeared first on HEAVY.
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Mason Fluharty starts for Toronto Blue Jays in bullpen day against New York Yankees
NEW YORK - Relief pitcher Mason Fluharty is getting the start for Toronto as the Blue Jays open a three-game series in New York against the Yankees.
Mason Fluharty starts for Toronto Blue Jays in bullpen day against New York Yankees – 105.9 The Region
NEW YORK — Relief pitcher Mason Fluharty is getting the start for Toronto as the Blue Jays open a three-game series in New York against the Yankees. Toronto’s relievers are well rested for the bullpen day, with only Spencer Miles and Louis Varland pitching in the Blue Jays’ 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday. New York (72-55) holds the top wild-card spot in the American League with Toronto chasing a playoff spot. The Blue Jays (63-66) a…
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