After years of wild-card hopes and missed chances, the Blue Jays finally have the edge they’ve lacked: momentum — and the standings to back it up.
At 61–42 and leading the AL East, this team is built to win. But to make a real October run, they need to go bold at the deadline. No half-measures. No waiting. The time is now.
Toronto’s offense is rolling, but their aging rotation needs help. Gausman and Berríos are steady, but Bassitt and Scherzer can’t carry the load alone. A proven arm like Mitch Keller or even a rental like Merrill Kelly would give them a much-needed playoff-caliber starter.
The bullpen? Good, not great. October exposes that. Adding a high-leverage reliever like Ryan Helsley or a lefty with experience could be the difference in a tight ALDS game.
That doesn’t mean gutting the farm. Prospects like Arjun Nimmala and Tucker Toman should stay. But secondary pieces? They’re in play — as they should be.
Fans are tired of caution. Last year’s minor moves led nowhere. With stars in their prime and a clear shot at October, the Jays can’t afford to play it safe.
The window is open. It won’t stay that way forever.
Time to swing big.
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