44 Casey Janssen, RP

Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen took the mound in the ninth inning Monday against the Rays for the first time since May 11, even though a save chance wasn't on the line. Janssen, however, looked rusty after the long layoff.

He allowed four runners to reach base and gave up a two-run homer to Yunel Escobar in a 7-5 win for Toronto. Janssen was charged with two runs on three hits and one walk, while striking out one.

It was just the second time in 14 outings Janssen allowed a run this season. His ERA jumped from 0.69 to 1.93.

Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen notched his 10th save on Saturday in Boston. Janssen gave up a hit in the ninth but still needed just 10 pitches to put away the Red Sox. 

The hit Janssen allowed Saturday was the first he'd given up since allowing two back on April 13 in Kansas City. He has recorded 13 Ks this year over 13 innings. 

Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen recorded a perfect ninth inning with a strikeout Tuesday night during a win at Tampa Bay. Janssen picked up his ninth save for Toronto. 

He went 1-2-3 with a strikeout over 10 pitches. Janssen's ERA is at 0.75, as he hasn't allowed a run since April 13 at Kansas City, his only run allowed this year. Janssen has 13 Ks over 12 innings.