Overview
- Toronto routed Tampa Bay 13-4 in Game 162, powered by Alejandro Kirk’s grand slam and a later two-run homer.
- The Blue Jays finished 94-68 and took the division over the Yankees via head-to-head tiebreaker, securing home field for the ALDS against New York or Boston.
- Manager John Schneider said Bo Bichette is pretty unlikely for a Wild Card series, with hope for the Division Series if his knee continues to progress.
- Bichette reported feeling better and has been doing cage, soft-toss and tee work as the team monitors other injured players, including Chris Bassitt and Ty France.
- Several off-days allow Toronto to reset its rotation, a notable shift for a club whose recent playoff trips ended in Wild Card sweeps, as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. stressed the job is not finished.