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The Toronto Blue Jays have turned themselves into a contender and could be looking to load up on talent at the trade deadline. The team could target relievers.
Ramón Laureano homered and drove in three runs, Adley Rutschman marked his return from the injured list with three hits and two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-4 Monday night.
A 96 mph pitch from the Orioles' Kade Strowd struck George Springer in the head in the ninth inning of Monday night's game.
It's a true flub in a profession that has very few once these guys get to the highest level. On Monday, though, the Blue Jays picked up one of the most outrageous ball calls in MLB history.
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Adley Rutschman and his youthful spirit returned to Camden Yards on Monday. The catcher was reinstated from the injured list after a nearly six-week absence with an oblique strain.
Will Wagner was reinstated from the restricted list and Alan Roden was optioned to Triple-A Buffalo. They also revealed that starting pitcher Bowden Francis has been moved to the 60-day injured list after he was shut down from throwing when trying to recover from a shoulder issue.
Blue Jays Announce Alejandro Kirk News After Leaving Tigers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays have sole possession of the AL's best record, and it's partially because of catcher Alejandro Kirk's breakout campaign. The 26-year-old is slashing .304/.361/.413 with seven homers and 47 RBIs over 88 games.
This trade would give the Toronto Blue Jays the best bullpen in the American League and solidify their status as a World Series contender.