# Varland's June Struggles Shine Light on Overuse

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Podcast: [Toronto Blue Jays News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/toronto-blue-jays-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7456600)
Published: 2026-06-14T00:07:54+00:00
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Louis Varland’s dominant season hit a bump in June as he surrendered two runs in the ninth on Saturday, costing the Blue Jays a 3-1 loss to the Yankees — though his stellar season ERA remains under 1.00. The 28-year-old has been a workhorse, appearing in 34 of Toronto’s first 71 games, but June has been his toughest month yet, with three earned runs across six outings — pushing his June ERA to 4.05, up from near-zero in March and May. With injuries and closer Jeff Hoffman’s workload, Varland’s been thrust into high-leverage situations more than ever. Saturday’s outing should be a wake-up call: the Blue Jays need to manage his innings carefully before the All-Star break to avoid burnout and preserve his elite form. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2ba4f5be8c092e85

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