Blue Jays Make Pitching Decision After Marlins Game

This will mark the third time Fisher has opened a game for the Blue Jays this season. Schneider has frequently used him to begin bullpen games for his ability to attack hitters early and limit damage against the top of opposing lineups.

Fisher already showed he can succeed in the role during Toronto’s recent series against the New York Yankees. In that outing, he threw 1.1 scoreless innings and struck out four batters before the bullpen combined to shut out New York in a 2-0 victory.

Once Fisher exits, the Blue Jays are expected to hand the ball to Spencer Miles for the bulk of the game. The rookie right-hander has quietly become one of Toronto’s most dependable multi-inning relievers during the early part of the season.

Miles has posted a 3.00 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 21 innings in 12 appearances. The 25-year-old Rule 5 pick has handled several long-relief assignments and continues to earn more trust from Toronto’s coaching staff. He also impressed during the Yankees series by delivering 4.1 scoreless innings while allowing just two hits and striking out six batters.

Nathan Lukes led Toronto offensively with three hits, while Ernie Clement added a solo home run. Rookie starter Trey Yesavage allowed five runs across 6.2 innings as Miami collected 12 hits in the victory.

Before that loss, Toronto had won four of its previous six games. The Blue Jays also recently leaned heavily on their bullpen during a 2-0 win over the Yankees, a game in which Fisher struck out four batters in 1.1 scoreless innings before Miles followed with 4.1 shutout innings.

Toronto entered Tuesday with a 25-29 record, sitting third in the American League East despite ongoing rotation challenges.