The Blue Jays haven't taken advantage of a relatively soft portion of their schedule, partly due to poor production from veteran hitters.

For starters, Ohtani made the obvious choice to sign the Los Angeles Dodgers, and up in Toronto things have fallen apart. The Blue Jays (21-26) are last in the American League East — 10.5 games back of the first place Yankees and 3.5 back of the Wild Card-leading Orioles as of May 22.

The Toronto Blue Jays have not been good in 2024. A playoff team in 2023 with a good core of talented players, especially in the pitching staff, the Blue Jays have failed to live up to expectations.