Aug 17, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) gets the Blue Jacket after hitting a two run home run against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Unfortunately the Blue Jays have hit a cold stretch at the worst possible time. With 44 games left in the regular season, how hot do they have to get in order to stay in the playoff race?
That’s a question that will have many different variables than factor into the answer. Right now the Blue Jays are competing with the A’s, Red Sox, and Yankees, who are all tied in the standings at the end of play Tuesday night.