ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 04: Max Scherzer #31 of the Toronto Blue Jays takes the field prior to the game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Monday, May 4, 2026 in St. Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Alex Zadorozny/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

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The Toronto Blue Jays are heading into their series with the Detroit Tigers in need of some wins as they sit toward the bottom of the American League East division and look to overcome a losing record.

There is still plenty of season left to turn things around, but after reaching the World Series last year and coming up just short, the Blue Jays will be disappointed by anything less than another magical run through the postseason.

Unfortunately for those aspirations, the team’s early season has been defined by a slew of injuries to key players.