Janssen pitched a scoreless 10th inning to record his 21st save of the season in Thursday's 1-0 win at Tampa Bay. Rookie Aaron Sanchez, who had converted two of Toronto's previous three save chances, was not available after pitching consecutive games, so the team turned to Janssen on Thursday. He did allow a one-out walk, but retired two straight batters to nail down the save. While Janssen is being phased out of the closer role in favor of Sanchez, it appears the veteran righty could still get save opportunities moving forward, especially if Sanchez is unavailable. In any event, it might be prudent to hang on to Janssen until this situation gains a little more clarity.

With Aaron Sanchez picking up two of the last three save chances for the Blue Jays, it appears Janssen is being phased out of the closer's role, Brendan Kennedy of the Toronto Star reports. Though manager John Gibbons said that Janssen would be his top ninth-inning option the next two days while Sanchez rests due to his recent high workload, the veteran closer openly acknowledged that he understands Gibbons' willingness to "ride the hot hand." After getting off to a great start upon returning from the DL in May, Janssen has seen his effectiveness wane since the All-Star break, supplying a 7.47 ERA over his 15.2 innings since that time. Meanwhile, Sanchez, a top starting pitching prospect who joined the Toronto bullpen in an effort by the organization to manage his innings, has emerged as the club's top reliever, and should continue to see further work in save situations. If he's not gathering saves, Janssen and his anemic strikeout rate present little utility as a middle reliever, where ratios drive most of the fantasy value.

Janssen will be unavailable out of the bullpen Monday against the Red Sox, Blue Jays radio broadcaster Mike Wilner reports. Janssen blew a save Saturday and nearly gave the game away Sunday before he was bailed out by Brett Cecil, but manager John Gibbons reiterated his support for the closer Monday. Instead, Janssen will just receive a rest due to his high workload of late, opening the door for either Cecil, Aaron Loup or Aaron Sanchez to pick up a save chance if one should materialize.

Janssen took his third blown save of the season, allowing three runs on four hits while retiring just two hitters in the Jays' 5-4 loss to Detroit on Friday night. Uhe usually very reliable Janssen uses pinpoint control (he has walked just three all season) rather than overwhelming stuff to take out opposing hitters. He was throwing strikes again, but he wasn't locating them and the Tigers took advantage. He served up a lead-off double, then back-to-back home runs to relinquish a 4-2 lead before another double sent him to the showers. He's been a bit more vulnerable the past couple of weeks, but barring an undisclosed injury, he should still have plenty of job security.

Casey Janssen earned his 16th save of 2014 in the Blue Jays' 5-4 win over the Yankees on Sunday. Janssen was called on to protect Toronto's one-run lead after Dioner Navarro hit a go-ahead RBI single in the top of the ninth inning. The right-hander did so effortlessly, retiring all three batters he faced -- one via strikeout. Janssen has a 2.73 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 16/2 K/BB ratio in 26 1/3 innings this season.

Casey Janssen (illness) will be available out of the Blue Jays' bullpen Sunday. Janssen has been battling a stomach bug of late but was able to keep some foot down Saturday night and reported feeling much better Sunday. Toronto's closer boasts a 1.23 ERA with 14 saves in 16 chances this season.

Casey Janssen was unavailable Saturday versus the Rangers due to an illness. Janssen lost seven or more pounds due to this sickness. The Blue Jays' closer believes it was because of something he ate in the Dominican Republic during the All-Star break. Aaron Loup filled in for him Saturday and picked up the save.

Casey Janssen set down the Rays in order on Friday, securing his 14th save of the season. Tasked with protecting a three-run advantage, Janssen made quick work of the heart of the Rays lineup, needing just 11 pitches to wrap the game up. Since returning from the disabled list, he has posted a stellar 1.29 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and 13/1 K/BB ratio through his first 21 innings.

Casey Janssen took a blown save after giving up two runs to the Twins in the ninth Monday, only to pick up a win when the Blue Jays scored in the bottom of the inning. It was Janssen's second blown save, even though he entered with a 0.00 ERA in 11 2/3 innings. His first came when he allowed an unearned run versus the Royals on May 29. Obviously, Janssen's job remains very secure. The Jays don't have anyone challenging him anyway.

Casey Janssen tossed a perfect ninth inning against the Cardinals on Friday for his 11th save of the season. Janssen struck out one batter in the inning and needed just 13 pitches to set the side down in order. He's been nothing short of fantastic since coming off the DL, allowing just one unearned run over 11 2/3 innings to go along with an 8/1 K/BB ratio.