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Neck better, Roberto Osuna has been reliable

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It had the potential to be one of the biggest pains in the neck for the Blue Jays early in a season loaded with them.

But ever since closer Roberto Osuna started feeling healthy again, there has been nothing but relief with the team’s most important reliever.

Heading into the opener of a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox on Friday, Osuna had locked down 16 consecutive save opportunities, matching his career best from between June and August 2015.

After starting the season 1-for-4 in save opportunities, the 22-year-old native of Mexico has been money, posting a 1.