Blue Jays' closer says he is battling anxiety and is 'a little bit lost'
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Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna wasnt available in the ninth inning Friday when Toronto blew a 4-1 lead to lose 5-4 to the Royals. And now we know why.
Osuna, speaking through a translator on Saturday, said he has been feeling "a little bit anxious, a little bit weird."
Unsure whether he will be available if needed Saturday, Osuna detailed his issues. From MLB.com:
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"I feel great physically," Osuna said. "It's just more mentally. It has been a couple of days that I have felt this way. I really don't know how to explain it. I just feel anxious. I feel like I am lost a little bit right now.
"This has nothing to do with me being on the field. I feel great out there. It's just when I am not on the field that I feel weird and a little bit lost. I wish I knew how to get out of here and how to get out of this. We are working on it."
The source of his anxiety certainly isnt performance-related. Osuna hasnt allowed a hit in his past six outings, while striking out six and walking one in that span. His last blown save came in late April.
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In 31 appearances this season, Osuna is 2-0 with a 2.48 ERA, 0.76 WHIP, 19 saves and 37 strikeouts (in 29 innings).
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