Toronto crashed the party as AL East champions with a 94-68 mark, earning the AL’s best record and a playoff bye into the ALDS against the New York Yankees. The Jays lean on Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, and George Springer to spark offense, while Kevin Gausman anchors Game 1 against a Yankees trio that features power and depth. Toronto’s path hinges on smart, piecemeal hitting and timely pitching, with Yesavage nudging into a rookie role and a rotation that blends experience and youth.

The ALDS schedule sets Toronto at home for Games 1 and 2, with the series shifting to New York for Games 3–5 if needed. The fan chatter centers on Guerrero’s lineage and Canadian roots, Judge’s monster season, and which pitching staff has the edge in a two-pivot, back-and-forth matchup. It’s a playoff test of precision hitting, bullpen depth, and the ability to maximize a few clean, high-leverage innings.

Fantasy managers should watch Guerrero Jr. for run production, Springer for multi-hit games, and the Jays’ one-two punch in Gausman and a potential Yesavage surge. The Yankees counter with Judge’s power, a strong but bullpen-prone bullpen, and a rotation capable of locks in big-game starts. Small edges in game planning could tilt the series outcomes and fantasy upside.

The Blue Jays are using the AL East rest to lock in a playoff roster. Bo Bichette is improving from a knee sprain but isn’t running yet; Chris Bassitt hopes to throw Thursday to test his readiness. Jose Berrios has no structural elbow damage but isn’t throwing right now, leaving a clear path for Yesavage to factor in. Toronto is weighing the 26-man roster as they prep for the ALDS, with two possible opponents and game times already set.

Trey Yesavage is rising into postseason plans as a versatile piece, while Toronto’s staff evaluates who can contribute when the series begins. The team’s path could tilt toward either Boston or New York, depending on wild-card outcomes, making every pre-series decision count as the clock ticks to Saturday morning rosters.