Jul 5, 2021; San Diego, California, USA; Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brad Hand (52) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the ninth inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
The Toronto Blue Jays are currently in the midst of a road trip that will see them face the NL East leading New York Mets before heading to Boston to face the Red Sox for a four-game series. As of right now, the Jays sit 8.5 games back of the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, who are currently tied for first in the AL East, and four games back of a Wild Card spot in the American League.