Blue Jays Can Clinch Playoff Berth Friday With Win and Help

Toronto enters at 89-64 with a three-game AL East lead, keeping a division title with a bye within reach.

Overview

Per MLB, Toronto clinches with a win over the Royals plus at least two losses by the Tigers, Red Sox or Guardians.
If the Blue Jays win Friday, their maximum is 72 losses; with Detroit set to play both Boston and Cleveland next week, two losses among those clubs Friday would ensure another team finishes with at least 73 defeats.
The clinching chance comes in a Friday road game in Kansas City.
A berth would be the franchise’s first postseason appearance since 2023.
Toronto’s 89-64 record includes a three-game edge on the Yankees, leaving the AL East crown and a first-round bye still attainable.