Blue Jays' Ryan Tepera: Headed for photo finish in bullpen race

Tepera is one of three remaining relievers vying for the team's final two bullpen spots, Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star reports.

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After finishing his fourth straight scoreless outing Friday against the Yankees, the right-hander lowered his spring ERA to an impressive 2.16. Tepera has allowed an earned run in just one of his eight Grapefruit League games. Despite the solid audition, the 29-year-old still may find himself in the minors on Opening Day, largely because Tepera has options remaining. Mike Bolsinger is out of minor-league options, which should help him get the nod. That leaves Tepera and Aaron Loup to duke it out down the stretch. "We're still up in the air there; it's going to go down to the wire," manager John Gibbons said about the bullpen choices. A pair of upcoming weekend exhibition games against the Pirates in Montreal will be the deciding factor.