Blue Jays Surge, Eye Trade Deadline Moves

The Toronto Blue Jays have surged in midseason, winning 14 of their last 20 games to move into third place in the AL East and close in on the division lead. Bo Bichette leads the team with 11 home runs and 46 RBIs, joining an elite group of AL shortstops for home runs in the first seven seasons, while Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has hit his 10th homer as he regains form. Addison Barger has emerged as a key contributor, highlighted by a dramatic walk-off home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks and a recent hot streak at the plate. Despite offensive success, the starting rotation continues to struggle with a high ERA, increasing the workload for the bullpen. As the trade deadline approaches, attention is focused on whether the Blue Jays will maintain their momentum and if the front office will retain pending free agents like Bichette or pursue major roster changes. The team's depth and resilience have positioned them as strong postseason contenders.