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The Jays have decided to remove Brett Cecil from the closer role after blowing the save Wednesday against the Yankees.
Toronto appeared to have the game wrapped. Cecil came in and could not shut the door on New York. He was able to only get one out in the eighth when he came in with the bases loaded. The left-hander threw a wild pitch, allowed an infield single and a walk that all led to runs and the blown save.
According to MLB.com, the Blue Jays are hopeful that Cecil can get his velocity back as he could only hit 88 mph Wednesday after consistently hitting 95 mph on the gun before Spring's shoulder tendanitis.
"He's a little short on that, that helps everybody," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons told MLB.com about Cecil's speed. "But still, his big pitch is the curveball. He was all over the place last night so maybe there is something to it.
"It should [increase], there's no reason it can't. I'm not sure that's as important for him because he relies so much on his curveball, but I may be wrong, too."
Cecil missed most of Spring Training with a sore left shoulder. Toronto is hopeful it will comeback over time.
On Thursday night, Miguel Castro got the save opportunity and shut the door on a 6-3 Jays victory to give the Jays a 2-1 series win over the Yankees. Castro should continue to see save opportunities. The 20-year-old rookie is pitching in his first MLB season.
