Blue Jays' Varsho Named MVP Despite Injury, Team Struggles

The Toronto Blue Jays have experienced an inconsistent 2025 season, hovering around a .500 record and facing challenges in their hopes to contend in the AL East due to the New York Yankees' strong performance. Despite offensive struggles and some underwhelming offseason signings, outfielder Daulton Varsho has emerged as a surprising team MVP, delivering notable power numbers in limited games. The Blue Jays' decision to let left-hander Ryan Yarbrough leave in free agency, who has since thrived with the Yankees as both a reliever and starter, is now viewed as a mistake given the team's pitching struggles, including injuries to Max Scherzer and poor performance by Bowden Francis. These factors have complicated Toronto's postseason outlook, with the AL Wild Card being their most realistic path forward. Meanwhile, unrelated stories include Seattle Mariners prospect Cole Young's impressive minor league performance cautioning patience in promotions, and Canadian boxer Miguel Estrada's promising start to his professional career after a decorated amateur tenure.