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

EDGE Analysis

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 will likely 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.

Tepera pitched a scoreless inning, allowing three hits and picking up a strikeout in Monday's exhibition game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera allowed three singles, but mixed in a double-play before striking out Pirates star Gregory Polanco on three pitches. The right-hander has appeared in 52 games for the Jays over the past two seasons while holding opponents to a .208 BAA en route to a 3.16 ERA over 51.1 innings. A starter at the beginning of his professional career, Tepera has been a full-time reliever in the majors and minors since 2014. He's competing for an Opening Day bullpen job.

Tepera will likely spend another season bouncing between the majors and Triple-A Buffalo, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Over the past two seasons, Tepera has pitched in 52 big league games and 58 minor league contests. The 29-year-old right-hander has done well at both levels which will earn him a fair chance to compete for a job this spring. If Tepera can somehow manage to stay on the major league roster all season, he could hold some value in the deepest of leagues.

Tepera has managed a respectable 3.86 ERA over nine outings -- seven of which were scoreless appearances -- this month since being recalled as part of roster expansions.

EDGE Analysis

Although Tepera's ERA doesn't appear to be a problem, his 1.57 WHIP might explain why he isn't used in high-leverage situations. The 28-year-old right-hander was actually more successful in his previous stays with the team this season, posting six consecutive scoreless appearances over seven innings from June 1 to Aug. 16.

Tepera pitched a scoreless inning, allowing one hit and striking out two Red Sox on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

It was a nice rebound for Tepera, who allowed two runs on four hits and a walk just two day's earlier. Since being recalled at the beginning of September, the 28-year-old right-hander has allowed three runs on six hits over 3.2 innings (four appearances). The only bright spot to Tepera's work this month has been the five strikeouts he's notched.

Tepera was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo on Friday, Shi Davidi of SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera's time with Toronto was limited this season, as he threw just 9.1 innings across nine games. However, he allowed just three runs in that time, giving him a 2.89 ERA in the majors. He was fantastic with Buffalo and put up a 2.58 ERA and 1.08 WHIP over 37 games (45.1 innings).

Tepera was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kevin Pillar was brought off the disabled list, so Toronto has opted to send Tepera back down to Buffalo. Tepera pitched 4.2 shutout innings over four games during his latest stint with the Blue Jays, bringing his ERA down to 2.89 for the season. He's had similar success at Buffalo for the year as well, where he owns a 2.66 ERA and 1.11 WHIP.

Tepera was recalled by the Blue Jays on Wednesday, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera represents the corresponding move for the Blue Jays after the club optioned Danny Barnes following Tuesday's contest. The 28-year-old Tepera tossed a pair of scoreless frames over two appearances at Triple-A Buffalo after he was sent down on Jul. 26. He hasn't pitched since Jul. 31, so he should provide a fresh arm out of the pen for Toronto.

Tepera was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Mike Wilner of Blue Jays Radio reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera will be headed back to Buffalo in order to make room for the newly-acquired Melvin Upton. He'd been recalled on July 24 and didn't have the chance to pitch in any games for the Blue Jays in that brief span. Tepera has posted a 2.95 ERA over 36.2 innings of action at the Triple-A level this season.

Tepera was recalled Sunday from Triple-A Buffalo, Barry Davis of Sportsnet reports.

EDGE Analysis

Tepera had been serving as the closer for Buffalo, amassing a 2.95 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 37 strikeouts over 36.2 innings on the season. He previously made five appearances with the big club earlier in the year, but wasn't able to establish himself as a dependable setup man.The Blue Jays will likely try to limit Tepera's use to low-leverage situations until his performance warrants an enhanced role.