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This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/bluejays as Blue Jays Face Further Rotation Conundrum After Latest Injury, Poor Performances. The Toronto Blue Jays have had a chance to clinch a spot in the playoffs with a win.
Jose Berrios has been moved to the bullpen for the Toronto Blue Jays, and the veteran starter certainly isn't happy with the team's decision.
A win would’ve locked up October. Instead, the Blue Jays fell 2-1 to the Royals on Saturday for their fourth straight loss.
The Jays can clinch that playoff berth Sunday with a win. But the MLB says if they don’t win while all of Cleveland, Boston and Detroit lose, Toronto also clinches, according to Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi. Boston plays a 7:35 p.m. against the Tampa Bay Rays, while all the other games are in the afternoon.
Blue Jays got hammered for homers in back-to-back fashion during his start Saturday night against Bobby Witt Jr. and the Royals.
A postseason spot is sitting right in front of the Blue Jays, begging them to reach out and complete the long-obvious formality. They’re suddenly taking their time, though, dragging this through yet another night and into yet another day.
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Perez hits 3-run HR in 7-run 1st inning as Royals rough up Scherzer in 20-1 win over Blue Jays
Salvador Perez hit a three-run homer in Kansas City's seven-run first inning and the Royals beat the Toronto Blue Jays 20-1.
Noah Cameron pitched into the seventh inning, Bobby Witt Jr. and Vinnie Pasquantino hit back-to-back home runs, and the Kansas City Royals beat Toronto 2-1 to prevent the Blue Jays from clinching a playoff spot.
The veteran righty is out for the rest of regular season with lower back inflammation but could return for the ALDS