After losing the weekend series to the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Toronto Blue Jays bounced back nicely by taking two of three from a strong Chicago Cubs team. In doing so, the Blue Jays have now expanded their AL East division lead to a full five games over the second-place Boston Red Sox.
Coming up next for Toronto is a matchup against another playoff contender. But this time, it will be one that is currently fighting for their playoff lives as the Texas Rangers come to town for a three-game weekend set starting Friday.
With the Jays’ sizeable lead in the AL East, it has significantly masked the fact that they actually really need star outfielder George Springer back as soon as possible.