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Matz wins 4th straight start, Blue Jays beat Rays 5-3

Steven Matz won his fourth consecutive start, Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-3

APRIL 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Could step in as closer Dolis could step in as the Blue Jays' closer while Jordan Romano (elbow) and Julian Merryweather (oblique) are sidelined, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Romano is expected to return from the 10-day injured list as early as Saturday, while Merryweather is facing a longer absence. Since the Blue Jays are dealing with several injuries in their bullpen, Dolis is the most likely option to see save chances over the next several days. However, it's not yet clear who the Blue Jays will use in the ninth inning once Romano returns to action. In his last five relief appearances, Dolis has allowed one hit and two walks while striking out two in 4.1 scoreless innings.

APRIL 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rafael Dolis seals the win | 04/17/2021 Rafael Dolis gets Hunter Dozier to pop out to third for the final out of the game as the Blue Jays win, 5-1, over the Royals

APRIL 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

Picks up first victory Dolis (1-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Yankees after recording a strikeout and not allowing a baserunner during a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact The 33-year-old delivered a scoreless top of the ninth inning with the game tied 4-4, and he notched his first win of the season when Bo Bichette slugged a solo homer to lead off the bottom of the frame. Dolis should operate as Toronto's primary setup man for the immediate future with Jordan Romano stepping in as the closer after Julian Merriweather (oblique) landed on the injured list Wednesday's.

APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bichette hits 2nd homer in 9th, Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-4

Bo Bichette homered twice, including a game-ending drive leading off the ninth inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the New York Yankees 5-4

APRIL 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue Jays

David Fletcher had a two-run single in the 11th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat Toronto 7-5 in the first regular-season game played at the Blue Jays’ spring training ballpar...

APRIL 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Struggles in Saturday's loss Dolis (back) retired two of the five hitters he faced in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees, giving up two earned runs on three hits while striking out one.

Impact Dolis battled back spasms late in spring training, but the Blue Jays evidently weren't too concerned about the issue. He's appeared in both of the Jays' first two games of the season, but he struggled to find the zone in Saturday's outing. He threw first-pitch strikes to just one of the five batters he faced and pumped in only 10 of his 24 pitches for strikes on the day. Perhaps most noteworthy was the fact that Dolis entered the contest in the sixth inning, an indication that both Jordan Romano and Julian Merryweather may be ahead of him in the pecking order for saves.

APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Avoiding injured list Dolis (back) is on the Blue Jays' Opening Day roster.

Impact Dolis has been battling back spasms in recent days, but it didn't appear as though he'd need a trip to the injured list. That's been confirmed Thursday, though it remains to be seen exactly what role he'll play this season following Kirby Yates' Tommy John surgery. Jordan Romano is seen as the favorite to close with Yates out, though the Blue Jays haven't officially named a new closer.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Battling back spasms Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said Sunday that Dolis has been tending to back spasms of late, but the skipper remains optimistic that the reliever will be ready to go for Openi...

Impact The injury is likely the main reason why Dolis hasn't appeared in a Grapefruit League game since March 13, but the right-hander has still been able to build up for the start of the regular season by pitching in "B" games on the back fields at Blue Jays camp. Assuming Dolis avoids any setbacks heading into Opening Day, he should be in store for a high-leverage role out of the bullpen, though Jordan Romano will likely be first in line to close games with Kirby Yates (elbow) out of the picture.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays RHP Kirby Yates to miss several weeks

The Toronto Blue Jays say right-hander Kirby Yates will miss several weeks because of a strained muscle in his forearm

MARCH 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Named as closer option Dolis was named as a closer option Monday, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Manager Charlie Montoyo declined to name a full-time closer in the absence of Kirby Yates (elbow). However, he specifically mentioned both Dolis and Jordan Romano as potential high-leverage arms. Dolis pitched fairly well for the club in 2020, picking up five saves to go along with a 31:14 K:BB across 24 innings.

MARCH 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diamondbacks' Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener

The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day

MARCH 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Springer, Semien add veteran presence to Jays' young core

The Toronto Blue Jays were already loaded with young talent when they spent big this winter to add outfielder George Springer and infielder Marcus Semien, a pair of playoff-tested...

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Springer, Blue Jays finalize $150M, 6-year contract

All-Star outfielder George Springer has finalized his $150 million, six-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, becoming the most prominent free agent to reach an agreement this...

JANUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Lester, Kluber, Hand boost free agent total to 175

Jon Lester, Corey Kluber and Brad Hand were among 15 more major leaguers who became free agents when teams declined their 2021 options, many victims of budget cuts following a seas...

OCTOBER 31, 2020 • Associated Press

Blue Jays exercise Dolis option, decline Anderson The Toronto Blue Jays exercised a $1.5 million club option for 2021 on reliever Rafael Dolis and declined a $9.5 million option on right-hander Chase Anderson, who gets a $500,000...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Blue Jays cut ties with Chase Anderson, retain Rafael Dolis The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly declined to pick up the option on pitcher Chase Anderson for next season. The Blue Jays held a $9.5 mi...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM

Blue Jays exercise Dolis option, decline Anderson

The Toronto Blue Jays exercised a $1.5 million club option for 2021 on reliever Rafael Dolis and declined a $9.5 million option on right-hander Chase Anderson, who gets a $500,000...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Blue Jays exercise club option on Dolis contract, decline option on Anderson TORONTO - The Toronto Blue Jays exercised the 2021 club option on reliever Rafael Dolis's contract and declined the club option for right-ha...

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • THESTAR.COM

Blue Jays exercise 2021 option Toronto exercised Dolis' $1.5 million club option for 2021 on Friday.

Impact The 32-year-old joined the Blue Jays after a successful stint in Japan, and he continued that success back in the majors with a 1.50 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 31:14 K:BB over 24 innings while recording five saves and seven holds. Dolis likely will enter spring training as the leading candidate for the closer's job next year.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Taste of playoffs leaves young Blue Jays 'hungry for more'

A brief taste of playoff baseball gave the young Toronto Blue Jays a big appetite for another shot at October glory

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • Associated Press

Tellez on Blue Jays' roster against Rays and Roark left off

First baseman Rowdy Tellez is on the Toronto Blue Jays’ roster for their first round playoff series against Tampa Bay after recovering from a strained right knee that had sidelined...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • Associated Press

Roark expected to start for the Blue Jays against the Orioles

The Orioles will start Keegan Akin on Sunday and the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Tanner Roark

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • Associated Press

Means, Orioles to face Shoemaker, Blue Jays

The Orioles will start John Means on Saturday while the Blue Jays are expected to counter with Matt Shoemaker

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Toronto plays Baltimore after Ryu's strong performance

Toronto looks to follow up a dominant performance by Thursday starter Hyun-Jin Ryu

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • Associated Press

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