The beginning of Javy Guerra’s time with the Blue Jays was about as nondescript as they come, but it didn’t take long for the reliever to find himself in some high-leverage situations. The 33-year-old right-hander was a nonroster invitee for spring training, then posted a tidy 0.87 ERA through 101/3 Grapefruit League innings. And when Jays relievers started dropping like flies, among them Ryan Tepera and John Axford, Guerra became the Plan B.Jays reliever Javy Guerra has 31 career saves, 21 coming in his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011. “I think everyone genuinely wants everyone to do well, and that’s a good combination for a young team.” Guerra knows how to handle the pressure of the late innings. But the camaraderie in the bullpen keeps Guerra from getting too down in those tough moments.

Source: thestar April 17, 2019 20:37 UTC