Toronto Blue Jays offense struggles historically amid injury issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 10:55 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays face a challenging season with a.376 slugging percentage as they start a series against the Philadelphia Phillies. This statistic is on track to be the fifth-lowest in team history, equating their performance with their early years. Injuries have plagued key players like Addison Barger and Anthony Santander. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has only six home runs this season, marking a significant dip in his production. The Blue Jays enter the weekend at 54-62, sitting last in the American League East but remain 3.5 games behind in the wild card race.
- •Jays have a.376 slugging percentage, fifth-lowest in franchise history.
- •Addison Barger and Anthony Santander are among key players missing due to injuries.
- •Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is experiencing a downturn, hitting just.259 this season.
- •The team is currently in last place in the American League East.
- •They are 3.5 games back in the American League wild card chase.
- 10:55 PMYahoo Sports — Toronto Blue Jays Offense Has Been Historically Sluggish This Year
"The Jays enter the weekend near the bottom of the franchise record books.
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