Height
6'2"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
24
College
Liberty
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 60 | 4.7168674 | 5-2 | 60 | 1.1927711 | 0.0 | 1 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Blue Jays secured solid bullpen depth at an exceptional price point with Mason Fluharty's $0.8M deal, earning a B CVI that reflects outstanding value for a reliable middle reliever. At just $800K, Toronto is paying well below market rate for a solid starter-caliber arm who can log meaningful innings in the sixth and seventh frames — a commodity that typically commands $2-3M annually in free agency. Fluharty profiles as the type of steady, low-leverage reliever who won't dominate but also won't implode, projecting for roughly 1-1.5 WAR over 60-70 appearances if he stays healthy. For a Blue Jays organization still fine-tuning their competitive window while managing payroll flexibility, this represents exactly the kind of low-risk, high-upside move that builds bullpen depth without hampering future spending capacity. The one-year term keeps Toronto's options open while giving Fluharty a chance to potentially earn a larger payday if he outperforms expectations in a more prominent setup role.
Performance Analysis
Mason Fluharty grades as a near-elite performer among MLB relief pitchers, earning a A- Performance grade. He carries a 4.44 ERA (above the league average of 4.20, an area for improvement) and a 1.14 WHIP across 52.2 innings pitched with a 9.7 K/9 rate. His 5-2 record with 1 saves provides context on team support and run prevention. A 9.7 K/9 rate indicates above-average swing-and-miss stuff. As a rookie at 24, Mason is a key contributor for the Blue Jays.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs LAD | W 4-3 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Tue, 4/7 | vs LAD | L 1-4 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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