Toronto Blue Jays: Players who will be on a short leash in 2021

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 28: Manager Charlie Montoyo #25 of the Toronto Blue Jays during pre-game lineup introductions on Opening Day before the start of MLB game action against the Detroit Tigers at Rogers Centre on March 28, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 04: Rowdy Tellez #44 of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning at Fenway Park on September 04, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Rowdy Tellez

Rowdy Tellez is an intriguing player but it is difficult to project or pin point what his exact ceiling will be. The first baseman was finally poised for a breakout campaign in 2020 but an injury cut his season short.

Tellez hit .283/.346/.540 with 13 extra base hits including eight home runs in 35 games. The 25-year old had also cut down on his swing and misses fanning 20 times in 127 plate appearances. As it stands right now, Tellez and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will share playing time at first base and the designated hitter spot.

The first baseman swatted 21 homers in 2019 but struggled to make consistent contact which affected his playing time. There is no questioning the power but Tellez fanned 116 times in 409 plate appearances.

The Blue Jays have bolstered their offensive attack and Tellez could be the odd man out should he revert back to his all or northing approach. The DH spot could be utilized to keep all four outfielders in the lineup as George Springer, Teoscar Hernandez, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Randal Grichuk will all be everyday players.

Rowdy will have put up 2020 numbers in order to stay in the lineup otherwise he could become expendable or a bench player.

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