The Toronto Blue Jays are in freefall this season, sitting dead last in the AL East with a 50-59 record and staring down the barrel of missing the playoffs after their championship run. But amid the chaos, relief pitcher Louis Varland has emerged as a beacon of hope — 23 saves in 23 chances, a jaw-dropping 0.98 ERA. Despite his brilliance, the Jays are keeping him off the trade block, viewing this season as a fluke and planning to rebuild around him for next year’s playoff push.

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