Playoff Picture

• Toronto sits 4.5 games out of the final American League Wild Card spot.

Before the trade deadline, FanGraphs estimated the Blue Jays’ playoff chances at roughly 20%, but recent losses and the decision to trade veteran starter Kevin Gausman have likely reduced those odds further.

Team Leaders

Batting

• Home Runs: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• RBI: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• Batting Average: Bo Bichette
• Stolen Bases: Andrés Giménez

Pitching

• Wins: José Soriano (newly acquired)
• Strikeouts: Dylan Cease
• Saves: Jordan Romano

This Week’s Schedule

• Mon., Aug. 3: @ Houston Astros – 8:10 p.m. ET
• Tue., Aug. 4: @ Houston Astros – 8:10 p.m. ET
• Wed., Aug. 5: @ Houston Astros – 2:10 p.m. ET
• Thu., Aug. 6: @ Chicago Cubs – 2:20 p.m. ET
• Fri., Aug. 7: @ Philadelphia Phillies – 6:40 p.m. ET
• Sat., Aug. 8: @ Philadelphia Phillies – 6:05 p.m. ET
• Sun., Aug. 9: @ Philadelphia Phillies – 1:35 p.m. ET

Key Storylines

• The Blue Jays have shifted toward building for the future by trading Kevin Gausman while acquiring José Soriano, a controllable starting pitcher under contract through 2028.

Toronto now begins a difficult road trip against two playoff contenders—the Astros and Cubs—making this week especially important if they hope to stay within striking distance of a Wild Card berth.