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- Updated: August 13, 2016
TORONTO — Roberto Osuna has experienced a lot for someone who is 21 years old, and now his rapid ascent to the big leagues has resulted in a pretty big milestone.
Osuna tied the Major League record for most saves before a pitcher’s 22nd birthday during the Blue Jays’ 4-2 victory over the Astros on Saturday afternoon. It was Osuna’s 26th save of the season and the 46th of his career, which placed him alongside Terry Forster.
The native of Mexico seems all but officially guaranteed to own the record in the coming days or weeks. Osuna does not turn 22 until Feb. 7, 2017, so barring injury, he should be able to blow past the record that Forster set with the White Sox during the early 1970s.
“It means a lot. I didn’t know until [I] was told this morning,” Osuna said of the record. “It means a lot obviously. I thank god for the opportunity to be here with the Blue Jays, because they were the first ones who trusted me. So thanks a lot.”
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