The win matters for Toronto, who sit three games back of the final wild-card spot with 29 games remaining in the season. In a tight race, every result down the stretch carries significant weight.
With the bullpen day behind them, attention shifts to Thursday’s series finale, where the Blue Jays will turn to a fresh face in the rotation.
Spencer Arrighetti will make his first start for Toronto on Thursday against Kansas City. He has already appeared for the club, pitching three and one-third innings in a relief outing at Yankee Stadium last Friday, allowing three earned runs while striking out four in a loss.
The bullpen approach on Wednesday came after Shane Bieber was sidelined with a 15-day injured list designation due to right teres major inflammation, which opened the door for Miles to start. He received strong support from Simeon Woods Richardson, who has been effective this season with a 1.04 ERA across 17.1 innings, despite occasional control issues.
Arrighetti’s turn gives Toronto a fresh look in the rotation as they push to close ground in the wild-card race. With 29 games left, every start carries stakes, and Thursday’s outcome will provide a clearer picture of the club’s pitching depth down the stretch.
Final takeaway: Wednesday’s bullpen day worked as well as possible, preserving playoff hopes by navigating seven relievers cleanly without major scares. Arrighetti’s opportunity to prove himself will be pivotal in determining how Toronto handles the remainder of the season and positions itself in the race for a postseason berth.
