- The Toronto Blue Jays enter the second half of the season six games under .500, currently sitting 2.5 games out of a playoff spot in a highly competitive American League.
- Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s persistent slump is identified as a primary factor in the team’s offensive struggles, with the star hitter needing to regain his form to spark a turnaround.
- The Blue Jays’ rotation currently ranks 21st in ERA, creating a clear need for front-office reinforcements at the August 3 trade deadline if the team chooses to push for a postseason berth.
- The upcoming homestand against the Chicago White Sox and Tampa Bay Rays will be a defining moment for the front office to determine whether to buy or sell at the deadline.
- Across the league, the Dodgers, Brewers, Rays, and Braves lead their respective divisions, while teams like the White Sox and Marlins have emerged as the season’s biggest surprises.
Read the full story here: https://www.tsn.ca/mlb/article/blue-jays-still-in-it-but-desperate-for-a-surge-in-second-half-of-mlb-season-n1-49352481/
