Blue Jays risk finishing last in MLB for first time since 1981
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 4:14 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays are nearing the end of a disappointing season, having scored the fewest runs in Major League Baseball. As of September 19, 2026, the team has recorded 622 runs, placing them at the bottom of the league. Last year's playoff run seems a distant memory, especially with key players' struggles, particularly Vladimir Guerrero Jr. failing to hit home runs at home. With only a week left in the season, the Blue Jays must improve their offensive output to avoid historic lows and possibly make the playoffs. They have seven games remaining to adjust their performance against teams with more hittable pitching.
- •Blue Jays scored 622 runs, last in MLB as of September 19.
- •Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has not hit a home run at Rogers Centre this season.
- •Bo Bichette's departure to the Mets left a gap in offensive output.
- •There are seven games left for the Blue Jays to improve their standings.
- •Next lowest team, Angels, has scored 625 runs.
- 4:14 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Trying To Avoid Nightmare MLB History
"The Toronto Blue Jays have fallen in a way that no one could’ve seen coming. A year ago, they were in extra innings in Game 7 of the World Series. This season? They are on the verge of missing the playoffs, and they have also scored the fewest runs in all of baseball. The roster […] The post Blue Jays Trying To Avoid Nightmare MLB History appeared first on HEAVY.
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