It’s gut check time for the Toronto Blue Jays

Originally posted on Bluejaysnation | Last updated Sep 11, 2025 7:00 PM ET

So you dream of meaningful Blue Jays games in September, huh? You got your wish.

It’s September 11th, 2025, and the Toronto Blue Jays currently hold a 3.5-game lead in the AL East over both the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox (4.5 games really when you count the tiebreakers) with 16 games left to play.

Following today’s win over the Astros, the Blue Jays currently have an 82.1% chance of clinching the division according to FanGraphs’ playoff odds. The loss of Bo Bichette, who sustained a sprained knee when he slid into Austin Wells’ shin guards on Saturday, is a devastating blow to an offence that has struggled to generate much of anything in the first two games in this series against Houston, albeit they’ve still managed to post comebacks in each affair and found a way to score early on Cristian Javier earlier today.

How the Blue Jays have gotten to this point has truly been something to behold.

HERE'S BABE pic.twitter.com/ReGomQoEzw

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 11, 2025

Their one key offensive acquisition this past offseason in Anthony Santander, has played in just 50 games and amassed a 63 wRC+/-0.9 fWAR season. Meanwhile, Andres Gimenez (albeit not acquired for his bat) has posted a 73 wRC+ in his debut season in Toronto. Simply hearing that information without knowing what’s actually occurred this season, you’d think the Blue Jays were basement dwellers in the East for a second consecutive season.

Enter George Springer. A career year at the age of 35 certainly wasn’t on any Blue Jays fans’ bingo card. Likely neither were the years Addison Barger, Alejandro Kirk, Nathan Lukes, Davis Schneider, and Myles Straw are currently having. Shoutout to David Popkins and Lou Iannotti, the real MVPs of this team.

For the Blue Jays, they simply need to keep the same mentality they’ve had the entire season to this point, “26 against 1”. They’re not a one-man army; they rely on every single guy on the now 28-man roster to contribute in their own unique way to the team’s success.

Whether that’s hitting the ball over the fence, moving a runner over, getting a key strikeout, etc. Do not try to be someone you’re not, especially with Bichette out. Just be yourself. It’s gotten you this far already. No reason to change now for this Blue Jays squad.

Working From Dome early today.

Needed our Double Double ☕️ pic.twitter.com/xVmBNsGnMJ

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 11, 2025

16 – that’s how many games are left in the season.

Three vs. Baltimore
Four in Tampa Bay
Three in Kansas City
Three vs Boston
Three more vs Tampa Bay

I know what you’re thinking; seven games against the Rays in their final weeks??

It’s time to slay the dragon. If there’s one thing the 2025 Toronto Blue Jays have shown us, it’s to expect the unexpected. I mean, they absolutely stink against the basement dwellers for crying out loud.

16 games. It’s time to rewrite history. Now. We. GO.

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