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The Toronto Blue Jays are closing in on some major roster improvements
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A handful of key additions could push the Toronto Blue Jays firmly into playoff contention.
The team began the season strong with a 12-8 start but has since lost ground, erasing those early gains and then some, as their current record stands at 21-22.
The Toronto Blue Jays need to make some roster changes if they want to make a playoff push this season.
The Blue Jays are a team that many will be watching closely in the weeks ahead.
Kenneth Teape from the Toronto Blue Jays On Si writes that having already endured four losing streaks of three or more games, the Blue Jays have been one of the most streaky teams in baseball this season.
"Finding more consistency will be key to the team living up to expectations. There was a clear goal of making the playoffs coming into the year, but accomplishing that feat is going to be easier said than done." -Teape
Teape also writes that Toronto ranks among the fringe playoff contenders in the American League, as reflected by Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report, who placed the Blue Jays at No. 18 in his postseason probability rankings.
"Baseball-Reference is the most pessimistic, giving them a 14.2% chance of qualifying. FanGraphs and PECOTA are much more favorable at 32.3% and 38.3% at the time the piece was published." -Teape
If Toronto remains in the playoff hunt, they have an ownership group and front office eager to make the necessary moves to strengthen the roster.
The Blue Jays' offensive struggles have been a key factor keeping them near the .500 mark this season.
A long-term commitment to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who inked a massive 14-year, $500 million extension earlier this season, reinforces the team's willingness to invest whatever it takes to win.
That's the right mindset to adopt as the team approaches a crucial stretch where they need to demonstrate progress, otherwise, roster changes could be on the rise shortly.
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