Toronto Blue Jays: Casey Janssen Gone, Aaron Sanchez the Next Jays Closer

The Toronto Blue Jays will have a new closer in 2015. It’s all formality now.

After pitching in his final appearance as a Blue Jay, both Casey Janssen and the Jays crowd soaked in the moment:

Thank you to the fans for all your support and for making yesterday so special!! pic.twitter.com/2WjPopcrif — Casey Janssen (@CaseyJanssen) September 29, 2014

It was another disappointing season, finishing five games out of a wild card playoff spot. Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopoulos expects considerable roster turnover this off-season.

The turnover will include a new closer after Janssen’s shaky second-half of the season. It doesn’t help that the Toronto Blue Jays payroll has inflated astronomically, forcing the Jays to avoid long-term contracts for 33 year-old bullpen arms.

This begs the question: who will close for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015?

Let’s take a look at the in-house contenders.