Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland throws to an Athletics batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall)
Blue Jays closer Louis Varland wins inaugural AL Reliever of the Year award
Nov 11, 2026 | 7:40 PM
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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Louis Varland has won the inaugural American League Reliever of the Year award.
Varland finished with 16 of 30 possible first-place votes from the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA). Cleveland’s Cade Smith placed second and Tampa Bay’s Bryan Baker was third in the voting.
Varland took over the closer spot in April and had 35 saves out of a possible 37 on the season.
The 28-year-old closed the season with a 1.27 earned-run average and 97 strikeouts in 78 innings.
