The Toronto Blue Jays sit 3.5 games ahead of the Yankees and Red Sox as they chase the AL’s best record. Off-days stay quiet, but the bullpen watch is real: chatter grows around Trey Yesavage’s potential call-up and the signings of Buddy Kennedy and René Pinto to bolster depth in the minors and beyond. The looming series with New York features a rotation plan that leans on Gausman, Schlittler, Bassitt, and Fried, with roster moves and playoff implications simmering in the background.

Meanwhile, the chatter around depth, injuries, and umpire performance highlights the fine line between regular-season wins and playoff readiness. Buffalo’s Bisons become a testing ground for bullpen improv and prospect calls, while chatter persists about who might join the Jays’ playoff bullpen. It’s a data-driven, depth-focused arc that keeps fantasy managers watching every roster scrape and minor-league move.

September stakes rise as MLB teams sprint toward October. Aaron Judge leads the Yankees’ push in a season-defining stretch, with his return to the outfield reshaping October lineups and playoff outlooks. Cal Raleigh powers Seattle’s chase of the AL West while chasing history behind the plate. Shohei Ohtani sharpens his pitching arc for the Dodgers, a key to NL West and playoff depth. Ten players illuminate a month of decisive fantasy and betting moves.