Overview

• The 5-2 defeat at Yankee Stadium sealed a 3-1 series loss, extending the Yankees’ championship drought to 16 seasons as Toronto reached its first ALCS since 2016.
• Toronto overwhelmed New York with 50 hits and a 34-19 run margin over four games, with widespread contributions beyond Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• The Blue Jays owned the AL East tiebreaker 8-5 after both clubs finished 94-68, which sent the Yankees through the wild-card route.
• Manager Aaron Boone said he expects to return next season because he is under contract through 2027.
• Offseason focus turns to potential departures for Cody Bellinger, Paul Goldschmidt and Devin Williams, as Alex Rodriguez criticized the Yankees’ roster construction on FS1.