Most Saves in a Season for the Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays have had some great closers throughout their history. A lockdown bullpen is a key factor for any bettor to consider when looking at futures markets at the BetMGM online sportsbook. 

These relievers made it very difficult for opponents to stage a ninth-inning comeback.  

Most Single-Season Saves for the Toronto Blue Jays

1. Duane Ward — 45 (1993)

Duane Ward’s 45 saves in 1993 are six more than any other Blue Jay has achieved.

Unsurprisingly, Ward led the AL in saves in 1993 and ranks second all-time in Blue Jays saves.

2. Roberto Osuna — 39 (2017)

One of five pitchers with triple-digit saves as a Blue Jay, Roberto Osuna topped out at 39 in 2017.

Osuna was named an All-Star and posted a 1.74 FIP. 

T-3. Kelvim Escobar — 38 (2002)

Thirty-eight of Kelvim Escobar’s 58 saves as a Blue Jay came in 2002.

Escobar only had a 108 ERA+ in the 2002 season after being much more effective in 2001. 

T-3. B.J. Ryan — 38 (2006)

After registering 36 saves with the Baltimore Orioles in 2005, B.J. Ryan signed with the Jays as a free agent.

Ryan had 38 saves in 2006 and had a 1.37 ERA. 

5. Kevin Gregg — 37 (2010)

Kevin Gregg only pitched 59 innings in 2010, but still amassed 37 saves.

It was his only year as a Blue Jay. Gregg signed with the Orioles in the 2010-11 offseason. 

T-6. Billy Koch — 36 (2001)

Billy Koch had 100 saves in three years as a Blue Jay.

He was traded to the Oakland Athletics after the 2002 season. 

T-6. Roberto Osuna — 36 (2016)

After becoming the closer in his age-20 season in 2015, Osuna had the job full-time in 2016.

He was one of the best pitchers in the majors with a 160 ERA+.

T-6. Jordan Romano — 36 (2022)

Jordan Romano had back-to-back All-Star seasons as a Jay.

The first of those campaigns was 2022, which saw Romano become an elite reliever with 36 saves and a 2.82 FIP.

T-6. Jordan Romano — 36 (2023)

The second of those campaigns also saw Romano register 36 saves.

His numbers were not as strong, and he pitched five fewer innings. 

T-10. Tom Henke — 34 (1987)

Tom Henke’s 217 saves are 96 more than any other Blue Jay. 

Henke recorded 34 of those saves in 1987. He was also an All-Star and received MVP votes.

T-10. Tom Henke — 34 (1992)

To cap off his time in Toronto, Henke matched his career-best tally of 34 saves in a season.

He also had five playoff saves in 1992 as the Jays won their first World Series.

T-10. Casey Janssen — 34 (2013)

A former fourth-round pick, Casey Janssen quickly transitioned into a reliever once he reached the big leagues. 

Janssen had a 0.987 WHIP to go with his 34 saves in 2013.