Blue Jays Facing Trade Decision After Injury News on Thursday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays aren't just hot; they could rule over the AL soon. They're tied with the Houston Astros for the league's best record ahead of their clash with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, who trail them by a half-game.

To be clear, the Toronto Blue Jays infielder will be spectating at Hall of Fame induction weekend. That's because his dad is Billy Wagner, the fireballing relief pitcher getting his plaque this weekend in the quaint New York setting. The Blue Jays have brought Alan Roden to join them in Wagner's temporary place.

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The Tigers remain atop the American League Central, 7.5 games ahead of the Cleveland Guardians. The Blue Jays are five games up on the New York Yankees for first in the AL East.

Friday's 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers held plenty of heroes, once again. Eight Toronto players recorded a hit.

The Toronto Blue Jays have firm control of the AL East Division while the New York Yankees are dealing with what could be a critical injury.

The Blue Jays landed Loperfido in the Yusei Kikuchi trade with the Houston Astros last July, so it would be an odd full-circle moment for the youngster to be dealt for a second year in a row, as Toronto has flipped from sellers to buyers in a year's time.

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The Boston Red Sox sit at 54-49, six games behind the first-place Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East. With a 6-4 record over their last 10 games, the Red Sox could certainly be playing better baseball coming out of the break.