Aaron Loup, who was absent from his club's Game 4 win at Globe Life Park, won't be available to pitch out of the Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen in a deciding Game 5 on Wednesday.

Manager John Gibbons told reporters the left-hander is still dealing with a family matter.

The absence of Loup puts the Blue Jays in a tricky situation, leaving them with starter David Price as the only lefty option available.

Gibbons sounded skeptical when asked about utilizing Price, who threw 50 pitches Monday.

"I have a conscience. I'm not going to abuse him," Gibbons told reporters. "It's not fair to him."

The manager did say right-hander Marco Estrada will be available out of the bullpen if needed.

Loup, 27, has been spotless in two appearances in the postseason thus far after a shaky regular season that saw his ERA rise to a career-worst 4.46 in 60 appearances.