Loup gets Rehab Start on Saturday

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Blue Jays reliever Aaron Loup says he’s ready to start a rehab assignment on Saturday.  Out since early spring training with left elbow/forearm problems Loup needed just 10-pitches to face three extended spring hitters on Wednesday at the Mattick Complex.  “My arm feels good, I am all right,” said Loup afterwards, “I’ll pitch Saturday for Dunedin and start my rehab.”  A rehab assignment for a pitcher can last up to 30-days and be started and stopped once.

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Above, three Blue Jays on the DL, (L-R) RHP Bo Schultz, LHP Aaron Loup and 2B Devon Travis take time to talk after Loup’s facing live hitters on Wednesday.

Aaron Loup (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)

Former first round pick in 2012 Matt Smoral struggled a bit needing 20-pitches to get through one inning facing live hitters during BP on Wednesday. (EDDIE MICHELS PHOTO)