Overview

• An 8-5 win over the Royals on Sunday secured Toronto the American League’s first postseason spot.
• The Blue Jays hold the league’s best record at 90-66 and lead the AL East by 2.5 games, returning home for six games against Boston and Tampa Bay to end the season.
• If they finish as the No. 1 seed, they would earn a Wild Card bye and face the Yankees–Red Sox winner in the ALDS.
• Kevin Gausman is lined up for the ALDS Game 1 start with Shane Bieber next, while roles for Max Scherzer, Trey Yesavage or Chris Bassitt remain under consideration.
• Bo Bichette is ramping up from a left knee sprain with hopes to be ready by Oct. 4, and Anthony Santander’s prolonged shoulder absence keeps his roster case uncertain.