KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Aaron Loup is back with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The left-handed reliever missed the last two games of the American League Division Series because of a family matter.

But Loup was back with the team Friday in advance of Game 1 of the AL Championship series in Kansas City with the Royals.

Loup is a key part of the Toronto bullpen, with left-hander Brett Cecil out with a calf injury.