The Blue Jays’ major offseason additions have performed well so far this season. Randal Grichuk, since returning from a knee strain on June 1st, has slashed .269/.313/.593, whacking baseballs all over the field. Other additions have lived up to their potential. Yangervis Solarte’s power is playing up nicely at the Rogers Centre — hitting 16 home runs so far this season. Also, quietly, Aledmys Diaz is a steadying presence at shortstop.
The front office successfully raised the team’s floor, evidenced by a solid 41-48 record considering multiple key injuries. The hope to be a contender, however, was never truly in play.