Ryan Burr DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Erik Swanson (elbow) threw 16 pitches and recorded four outs in an extended spring game on Friday, while righty Ryan Burr (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound on Saturday, according to Sportsnet's Shi Dividi. Swanson is attempting to recover from carpal tunnel in his right elbow, but he appears to be making good progress and could be back with the Blue Jays as soon as next week once he begins an official rehab assignment. Burr is recovering from right-shoulder inflammation that dates back to the start of spring training, but he resumed throwing bullpen sessions on April 12 and could be cleared to go on a short rehab assignment sooner than later. Both Swanson and Burr will bolster Toronto's bullpen when they are ready, but they aren't really on the fantasy radar.

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed reliever Ryan Burr (shoulder) is working towards potentially throwing his first bullpen session next week, according to manager John Schneider. Right-shoulder inflammation kept Burr out for all of spring training, and he's still trying to work his way back to eventually begin facing live hitters. Because of how long he's gone without facing hitters, it wouldn't be a surprise if the 30-year-old veteran wasn't able to make his season debut until sometime in May. The former fifth-round pick by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015 out of Arizona State University made 34 appearances (four starts) in his first season with Toronto last year and had a 4.13 ERA (3.07 FIP) and a 1.255 WHIP with a career-high 47 strikeouts and 12 walks in 32 2/3 innings pitched. Burr is off the fantasy radar.

Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Ryan Burr (shoulder) has been dealing with right-shoulder fatigue in camp and won't appear in a Grapefruit League game anytime soon. Burr has been limited to light throwing for the time being, and the Jays expect to have a clearer picture of his next steps in a few days. The 30-year-old veteran has been dealing with shoulder problems through much of spring training this year, putting his availability for Opening Day at the end of March firmly in question. When healthy, the former fifth-round pick of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015 out of Arizona State University is likely to serve in a middle-relief role for Toronto in his second year with the team. In his first year with the Jays in 2024, Burr went 0-2 with a 4.13 ERA (3.07 FIP), 1.25 WHIP, a career-high 47 strikeouts and 12 walks in 32 2/3 innings over 34 outings (four starts). He's not on the fantasy radar.

Toronto Blue Jays right-handed pitcher Ryan Burr (shoulder) is battling shoulder tendinitis and has "backed off" from throwing. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com noted that Burr has begun playing catch but will hold off from throwing for some time. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status, as he may only need to be sidelined for a brief period. Last season, Burr posted a 4.13 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP across 37 2/3 innings of work. He tallied an impressive 47 strikeouts with a modest 8.6 percent walk rate. He also generated a strong 3.56 xERA, which suggests he may see some positive regression when he returns to the mound. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect Burr to operate as a high-leverage option in the bullpen, as he saw most of his work in the seventh and eighth innings last season.