Louis Varland is trending as he appears to have become the Toronto Blue Jays' primary closer. After Jeff Hoffman struggled early in the season, manager John Schneider has opted for a closer-by-committee approach, with Varland emerging as the leading candidate.
Varland has successfully converted three straight save opportunities, showcasing his ability to handle high-pressure situations. In his most recent outing against the Guardians, he allowed one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning. Overall this season, Varland boasts a sparkling 0.60 ERA and a 1.07 WHIP with 23 strikeouts to just 4 walks through his first 15 innings.
While Varland is excelling on the field, he recently went viral for an off-field interaction with a fan. After a game, Varland signed a novelty glove for a fan, only to realize the fan was wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers World Series shirt. Varland jokingly threatened to scribble out his autograph, highlighting that players are human with feelings.
