Blue Jays Remain in Wild Card Race After May Surge

The Toronto Blue Jays have rebounded from a slow start and are now in close contention for an American League Wild Card spot, sitting just behind the Minnesota Twins. A recent five-game win streak, including a sweep of the Athletics, has been powered by improved offense and strong bullpen work, particularly from Brendon Little, who posted a 0.00 ERA in 12 May appearances. Kevin Gausman anchored the starting rotation with a standout strikeout-to-walk ratio, helping offset the absence of Max Scherzer. The bullpen, now ranked ninth in MLB ERA, has seen mixed results from closer Jeff Hoffman, acquired from the Phillies in an offseason swap for Jordan Romano. Injuries to acquisitions Andres Gimenez and Anthony Santander have impacted depth, but the lineup has benefited from contributions across the roster. In the minor leagues, top pitching prospects Trey Yesavage and Khal Stephen have shown strong performances following recent promotions.