The Toronto Blue Jays are on the verge of a major milestone this Friday night as they aim to secure a spot in the postseason.
A victory against the Kansas City Royals combined with losses by at least two of the Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland Guardians would guarantee the Blue Jays a coveted postseason berth, as confirmed by Major League Baseball.
For those eager to catch the action, the Blue Jays game will be broadcast on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 7:40 p.m. ET / 4:40 p.m. PT.
In the event of a triumphant win over the Royals, the Blue Jays will cap their regular season with no more than 72 losses. With upcoming series between Detroit and both Boston and Cleveland, if two of these teams falter on Friday, one will inevitably finish with a total of at least 73 losses, a situation that would place Toronto in a more favorable position.
Should the Blue Jays succeed in securing a postseason spot, it would mark their first appearance in the playoffs since 2023, when they were defeated by the Minnesota Twins in the wild-card round.
However, with the AL East divisional title and a first-round bye still up for grabs, the Blue Jays must maintain their momentum and focus.
As they head into Friday’s game, the Blue Jays, who have suffered two consecutive losses, currently hold a three-game lead over the New York Yankees in second place and a six-game advantage over the Red Sox.
The pitching matchup for Friday’s game features Max Scherzer starting for the Blue Jays and Michael Lorenzen taking the mound for the Royals. Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage, who impressed in his recent MLB debut, are anticipated to complete the series in Kansas City.