The Blue Jays have amassed a nice collection of young hitters, and have surrounded young ace Alek Manoah with a veteran rotation, helping them win 90+ games the last two seasons. They’ll have higher expectations this season, hoping to win their first post-season game since 2016. It will be their first full season under skipper John Schneider, who took over mid-season from Charlie Montoyo last year. The team responded with a .628 winning percentage under his guidance in the second half.
The Jays dropped two of three in St. Louis to begin the year, allowing 23 runs to the Cardinals, and getting out-homered 6-0.