The return of several key players couldn't come at a better time for the Toronto Blue Jays as they cling to a wild-card spot, Steve Phillips writes.
Aug 18, 2023 at 01:45 PM ETThere is a trickle back of injured players returning to the active roster. Closer Jordan Romano returned earlier in the week from a stint on the injured list with a sore back. Matt Chapman has been out of the lineup for a couple of days with an inflamed middle finger, but he should be ready to play this weekend. Centre fielder Kevin Kiermaier could also be back this weekend recovered from a laceration on his arm.
I fully expect Vladimir Guerrero Jr to get hot once Bichette is back in the lineup as well. It will take pressure off of the slugger, plus Bichette is on base so much that it will force opposing pitchers to be more in the strike zone to Guerrero. The Blue Jays have 40 games left in the season, including 16 against teams that would be in the playoffs if the season ended today. Among those games, Toronto has 18 against AL East opponents, including six against the Rays and Yankees and three against both the Orioles and Red Sox. The Blue Jays are just 11-23 in their division this season. That has been their Achilles heel. If they don’t correct that, the Blue Jays will be home watching baseball in October.
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