The Toronto Blue Jays have had a tough season thus far.
By win-loss file, they’re nonetheless comparatively “salvageable” at 21-25, however circumstances make the state of affairs a bit extra critical.
They play in maybe essentially the most aggressive division in baseball, the AL East, and are already 10.5 video games behind the leaders, the New York Yankees.
At -40, they at the moment boast the third-worst run differential within the American League, a surprising growth for a crew that has been a playoff contender for the previous few years.
Their present state of affairs, at the least in accordance an MLB insider, is making them contemplate their choices across the commerce deadline.
There may be nonetheless a number of baseball to play till that time, however the Blue Jays have most likely reached a degree by which they should contemplate each state of affairs.
“I don’t assume they’re against it.”
As soon as upon a time, not so way back, the idea of the Blue Jays doubtlessly buying and selling Bichette or Guerrero was nearly laughable.
They’re thought of franchise cornerstones, nonetheless to this present day.
Nonetheless, Toronto does have some ageing stars (Kevin Gausman, George Springer come to thoughts) and neither Guerrero nor Bichette are performing as they normally do.
They’ve to think about provides, although, as a result of the concept isn’t promoting low on any of them.
After all, they may render this all moot in the event that they begin to play higher, extra on par with their expertise, and win some video games to climb up within the standings.
Nonetheless, there’s a non-zero probability Toronto turns into a vendor come the deadline.