The Toronto Blue Jays fought the New York Yankees for the No. 1 seed in the American League for weeks. Toronto ended up securing the top spot in the AL playoff picture, earning a bye. For a team waiting for the return of Chris Bassitt , Bo Bichette , and Jose Berrios , having time off was crucial. After the Boston Red Sox won Game 1 in the ALWCS , their break could be over soon.

Bichette has missed time with a lower body injury , missing out on the chance to help the Blue Jays secure a playoff spot. Bassitt and Berrios both struggled down the stretch and finished the regular season on the injured list. Toronto manager John Schneider is still trying to figure out his final roster for the team's ALDS against either the Red Sox or New York Yankees.

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