Jul 23, 2021; New York City, New York, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Steven Matz (22) hands the ball to manager Charlie Montoyo (25) during the sixth inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Having lost three games in a row and falling to 5.5 games back of the 2nd Wild Card spot, the Blue Jays are running out of time to justify being buyers ahead of the July 30 trade deadline.
It’s very much been an up and down season for this talented group, who at times have looked borderline unbeatable, and others like they’re a year or two away from being a real contender.