Blue Jays struggle offensively while chasing AL Wild Card spot

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Blue Jays struggle offensively while chasing AL Wild Card spot
Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays continue to compete for a place in the AL Wild Card, currently sitting two games behind the Cleveland Guardians with nine games left in the regular season. Despite being a high-contact lineup, the offense remains a concern as they rank among the lowest in the league for runs scored. Only two players, Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer, have hit more than 10 home runs this season. With their postseason hopes dwindling, improvement in performance is crucial in the upcoming final week of the season.

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  • Blue Jays are two games back in the AL Wild Card race.
  • Toronto has nine regular-season games remaining.
  • Only Kazuma Okamoto and George Springer have over 10 home runs.
  • The Blue Jays scored fewer runs than all but the Angels.
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  • 5:39 PMYahoo SportsBlue Jays have shown 'no signs' of offensive turnaround before postseason
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This has been a perplexing season for the Blue Jays.

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