These 4 relievers are the only ones the Blue Jays must bring back in 2025

Chad Green

Green took over the closer's role earlier in the season from Romano,, who went down with an elbow injury. In addition, the Blue Jays made a brave decision not to move on from Green at the trade deadline, despite interest from his former team the Yankees, when his value was at his highest.

Since the deadline, Green has secured nine saves three of which were blown and seen his ERA increase from 1.57 to 3.35. Reasons behind this could be fatigue and an increased workload given this is his first full season since returning from Tommy John surgery towards the end of the 2023 season. With the expectation that Romano will be ready for the start of spring training, he will return to the closer's role with Green once again functioning as the set-up man.

Brendon Little

One of the more underrated yet one of the most valuable members of the bullpen is Brendon Little; acquired from the Cubs last November in a minor trade for cash. He initially struggled to start the season, failing to make the Opening Day roster, and endured a horrific debut with team after he was called up on April 25. Yet, the Blue Jays restored their trust in him deciding to recall him from the Bisons back on June 1 when Bowden Francis went on the injured list.

It's fair to say the move has paid off posting an impressive 2.86 ERA giving up just seven homers, 13 earned runs and 30 strikeouts. His consistency since his call up back to the majors including his effectiveness to pitch with runners on base shouldn't be ignored, he may struggle with command at times especially against right handed batters even so Little should be on the Opening Day roster next year.