The Blue Jays have opened up a comfortable lead in the American League East and it feels inevitable that they will lock up a division crown for the first time since 2015.

Ten years go, the Jays didn’t clinch the top spot until Sept. 30 when there were four games remaining in the regular season. They were also in the mix to finish with the best record in the American League before ultimately falling short on the final day.

This season, the Jays are in better shape. It’s not a question of if, but when, they will punch their ticket.

Since the Jays won’t be required to sprint to the finish line they can use the next week and a half as a tune-up for the playoffs. Getting injured Bo Bichette back to full strength for an AL Division Series is the top priority, but it isn’t the only item

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