2016 Toronto Blue Jays season

March 2026 August 2023 Toronto Blue Jays 2016 American League Wild Card winners twitch.tv/shortonsize American League East Rogers Centre Toronto, Ontario 89–73 (.549) 2nd Rogers, CEO Mark Shapiro Ross Atkins John Gibbons SportsnetSportsnet One(Buck Martinez, Pat Tabler, Dan Shulman, Matt Devlin) Blue Jays Radio NetworkSportsnet 590 the FAN(Jerry Howarth, Joe Siddall, Mike Wilner, Duane Ward) The 2016 Toronto Blue Jays season was the 40th season of the franchise in Major League Baseball, and the 27th full season of play (28th overall) at Rogers Centre. They advanced to the playoffs where they defeated the Baltimore Orioles in the ALWC Game and for the second year in a row, besting the Texas Rangers in the ALDS, reaching the ALCS, before losing in five games to the Cleveland Indians. Off–season General manager Alex Anthopoulos rejected a five-year contract extension on October 29, 2015,Jays no longer 'the right fit for me,' GM Alex Anthopoulos says https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/10/29/gm-alex-anthopoulos-leaving-blue-jays.html October 29, 2015 Toronto Star October 29, 2015 and team president Paul Beeston retired on October 31.http://www.torontosun.com/2015/10/31/with-anthopoulos-gone-shapiros-takeover-of-blue-jays-complete Simmons Says: With Anthopoulos gone, Shapiro's takeover of Blue Jays complete Simmons Steve Toronto Sun October 31, 2015 November 4, 2015 New Blue Jays president and CEO Mark Shapiro, who assumed the roles on November 2, 2015,Harrison Doug Blue Jays introduce Mark Shapiro as president, CEO http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/mark-shapiro-news-conference-blue-jays-1.3299966 November 2, 2015 CBC Sports November 2, 2015 announced that Tony LaCava was assigned as the interim general managerBlue Jays promote Tony LaCava to interim GM to replace Anthopoulos https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/11/02/blue-jays-promote-tony-lacava-to-interim-gm-to-replace-anthopoulos-reports.html November 2, 2015 Toronto Star November 2, 2015 and that John Gibbons would remain as the manager. On November 6, 2015, a $15.8 million qualifying offer was extended to Marco Estrada.Kennedy Brendan Blue Jays extend one-year qualifying offer to Marco Estrada https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/11/06/blue-jays-extend-one-year-qualifying-offer-to-marco-estrada.html November 6, 2015 Toronto Star November 6, 2015 David Price was not eligible for a qualifying offer, as he was acquired mid-season. Estrada signed a two-year, $26 million contract on November 13.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-reach-two-year-26m-agreement-with-estrada/ Blue Jays re-sign Marco Estrada to two-year, $26M deal Davidi Shi Wilner Mike Sportsnet November 13, 2015 November 14, 2015 On November 20, the Blue Jays signed Humberto Quintero to a minor league contract,http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/157773672/blue-jays-sign-catcher-humberto-quintero Blue Jays sign Quintero to Minor League deal Chisholm Gregor MLB.com November 20, 2015 November 20, 2015 November 21, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151121080701/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/157773672/blue-jays-sign-catcher-humberto-quintero dead and acquired Jesse Chavez from the Oakland Athletics for Liam Hendriks.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/report-blue-jays-acquire-rhp-jesse-chavez/ Blue Jays reacquire righty Chavez in exchange for Hendriks Davidi Shi Sportsnet November 20, 2015 November 20, 2015 3 days later, the team signed Casey Kotchman, Jiovanni Mier, and David Adams to minor league contracts that included invitations to spring training.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-sign-kotchman-mier-adams-to-minor-league-deals/ Blue Jays sign Kotchman, Mier, Adams to minor league deals Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet November 23, 2015 November 23, 2015 On November 24, Scott Diamond was signed to a minor league contract and invited to spring training.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-agree-to-sign-scott-diamond-to-minor-league-deal/ Blue Jays agree to sign Scott Diamond to minor league deal Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet November 24, 2015 November 24, 2015 J. 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Happ, who was traded by the Blue Jays to the Seattle Mariners for Michael Saunders before the 2015 season, was signed to a three-year, $36 million contract on November 27.https://www.mlb.com/news/ja-happ-signs-with-blue-jays/c-158329366 Happ signs 3-year deal to rejoin Blue Jays Chisholm Gregor MLB.com November 27, 2015 November 28, 2015 December 1, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151201035141/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/158329366/ja-happ-signs-with-blue-jays live David Price agreed to a seven-year, $217 million contract with the Boston Red Sox on December 1.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/12/01/red-sox-sign-david-price-to-seven-year-217m-contract-report.html Red Sox sign David Price to seven-year, $217M contract: report Kennedy Brendan thestar.com December 1, 2015 December 2, 2015 Justin Smoak, who was eligible for salary arbitration, was signed to a one-year, $3.9 million contract on December 2.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-sign-first-baseman-justin-smoak-to-one-year-deal/ Blue Jays sign first baseman Justin Smoak to one-year deal Sportsnet December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 Third baseman Josh Donaldson, outfielders Ben Revere and Michael Saunders, and pitchers Jesse Chavez, Drew Hutchison, Steve Delabar, Brett Cecil, and Aaron Loup were also tendered contracts.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/report-blue-jays-to-tender-outfielders-revere-saunders/ Blue Jays to tender all arbitration-eligible players except Thole Loung Steven Sportsnet December 2, 2015 December 2, 2015 Catcher Josh Thole was not tendered a contract by the December 2 deadline, and became a free agent. On December 3, Ross Atkins was named the new general manager replacing LaCava.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/158756906/ross-atkins-named-blue-jays-general-manager Atkins named Blue Jays' general manager Kruth Cash MLB.com December 3, 2015 December 3, 2015 December 7, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151207015129/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/158756906/ross-atkins-named-blue-jays-general-manager dead Thole signed a one-year, $800,000 contract with the Blue Jays on December 4.https://twitter.com/BKennedyStar/status/672874748783783936 Brendan Kennedy on Twitter Twitter December 4, 2015 December 4, 2015 Mark Lowe signed a two-year contract with the Detroit Tigers on December 8, for $11 million.http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/158984010/tigers-mark-lowe-agree-to-2-year-deal Tigers strike 2-year deal with reliever Lowe Jason Beck MLB.com December 8, 2015 December 8, 2015 December 10, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151210212501/http://m.tigers.mlb.com/news/article/158984010/tigers-mark-lowe-agree-to-2-year-deal dead In the Rule 5 draft on December 10, the Blue Jays selected pitcher Joe Biagini from the San Francisco Giants organization.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/159320900/blue-jays-select-joe-biagini-in-rule-5-draft Blue Jays take Biagini in Rule 5 Draft Chisholm Gregor MLB.com December 10, 2015 December 11, 2015 December 13, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151213024507/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/159320900/blue-jays-select-joe-biagini-in-rule-5-draft dead Darwin Barney officially re-signed with the team on December 11.https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/675339489628184577 Toronto Blue Jays on Twitter Twitter December 11, 2015 December 11, 2015 Wade LeBlanc was signed to a minor league contract on December 17.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/report-blue-jays-sign-wade-leblanc-to-minor-league-contract/ Report: Blue Jays sign Wade LeBlanc to minor-league contract Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet December 17, 2015 December 17, 2015 On December 18, Junior Lake was claimed off waivers,http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/sources-blue-jays-claim-of-junior-lake-on-waivers/ Blue Jays claim outfielder Junior Lake on waivers Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet December 18, 2015 December 19, 2015 and signed Scott Copeland, Roberto Hernández, Pat McCoy, and Brad Penny to minor league contracts with invitations to spring training.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-agree-to-minor-league-deals-with-five-pitchers/ Blue Jays agree to minor-league deals with five pitchers Hoad Michael Sportsnet December 18, 2015 December 19, 2015 Brandon Bixler and Gabe Noyalis were signed to minor-league contracts on December 29.https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/681851173842882560 Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter Twitter December 29, 2015 December 29, 2015 On January 5, 2016, Arnold León was acquired from the Oakland Athletics for cash or a player to be named later.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/161089738/blue-jays-acquire-arnold-leon-from-athletics Blue Jays acquire Leon in deal with A's Chisholm Gregor MLB.com January 5, 2016 January 5, 2016 April 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160428022631/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/161089738/blue-jays-acquire-arnold-leon-from-athletics dead Three days later, outfielder Ben Revere and a player to be named later were traded to the Washington Nationals for reliever Drew Storen.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/161481116/nats-land-revere-trade-storen-to-blue-jays Nats land Revere, send Storen to Blue Jays Ladson Bill MLB.com January 8, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160112093942/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/161481116/nats-land-revere-trade-storen-to-blue-jays dead On January 12, pitchers Brett Cecil, Jesse Chavez, Steve Delabar, Drew Hutchison, Aaron Loup, and Drew Storen filed for salary arbitration, along with position players Josh Donaldson and Michael Saunders.https://twitter.com/bnicholsonsmith/status/687062778746683392 Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter Twitter January 12, 2015 Cecil, Delabar, Loup, Hutchison, and Storen agreed to a one-year contracts worth $3.8 million, $835,000, $1.05 million, $2.2 million, and $8.375 million respectively on January 15. Saunders agreed to a $2.9 million contract. Chavez and Donaldson did not come to an agreement before the deadline. Chavez had requested $4 million, while the Blue Jays offered $3.6 million. Donaldson filed for $11.8 million, and the Blue Jays offered $11.35 million.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-avoid-arbitration-with-saunders-delabar/ Blue Jays avoid arbitration with six players, not Donaldson Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet January 16, 2016 January 16, 2016 On January 18, Daniel Schlereth was signed to a minor league contract.http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/01/orioles-andy-oliver-royals-mitch-maier-dodgers-corey-brown-blue-jays-schlereth.html Minor MLB Transactions: 1/18/16 Todd Jeff mlbtraderumors.com January 18, 2016 January 18, 2016 Maicer Izturis, who was under contract with the Blue Jays for the 2015 season but did not play for the team due to various injuries, was signed to a minor league contract on January 29.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-sign-infielder-maicer-izturis-to-minor-league-deal/ Blue Jays sign infielder Maicer Izturis to minor-league deal Simmons Jeff Sportsnet January 29, 2016 January 29, 2016 On February 2, outfielder Darrell Ceciliani was acquired from the New York Mets for a player to be named later.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/163475116/blue-jays-get-darrell-ceciliani-from-mets Blue Jays strike deal with Mets, get Ceciliani Kruth Cash MLB.com February 2, 2016 February 2, 2016 February 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160204230804/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/163475116/blue-jays-get-darrell-ceciliani-from-mets dead David Aardsma was added to the list of non-roster invitees on February 5.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/163742684/blue-jays-sign-david-aardsma Aardsma signs Minor League deal with Blue Jays MLB.com February 5, 2016 February 5, 2016 February 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160206034022/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/163742684/blue-jays-sign-david-aardsma dead On February 6, it was announced that Chavez had won his arbitration case, and would receive a $4 million salary for the season.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/report-blue-jays-chavez-wins-arbitration-case-for-4m/ Blue Jays' Chavez wins arbitration case for $4M Sportsnet February 6, 2016 February 6, 2016 In addition, Gavin Floyd signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Blue Jays, and Chad Jenkins was designated for assignment.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/163713784/blue-jays-sign-pitcher-gavin-floyd Blue Jays come to terms with Floyd Chisholm Gregor MLB.com February 6, 2016 February 6, 2016 February 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160206235102/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/163713784/blue-jays-sign-pitcher-gavin-floyd dead On February 10, Donaldson avoided arbitration by signing a two-year, $28.65 million extension that would pay him $11.65 million in 2016, and $17 million in 2017.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/163992540/blue-jays-josh-donaldson-reach-2-year-deal Donaldson, Blue Jays finalize 2-year deal Chisholm Gregor MLB.com February 10, 2016 February 10, 2016 February 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160210091457/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/163992540/blue-jays-josh-donaldson-reach-2-year-deal dead Colt Hynes, who spent most of the 2015 season with the Buffalo Bisons, was signed to a minor league contract on February 12.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-agree-to-re-sign-lhp-colt-hynes-to-minor-league-deal/ Blue Jays agree to re-sign LHP Colt Hynes to minor league deal Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet February 12, 2016 February 13, 2016 Three days before pitchers and catchers were scheduled to report to Dunedin, catcher Tony Sanchez was signed to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-sign-catcher-tony-sanchez-to-minor-league-deal/ Blue Jays sign catcher Tony Sanchez to minor-league deal Ashbourne Nick Sportsnet February 19, 2016 February 19, 2016 Outfielder Domonic Brown and reliever Rafael Soriano were also added to the organization, each receiving a minor league contract and an invitation to spring training in late February.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/165426302/blue-jays-sign-domonic-brown Blue Jays sign Brown to Minor League deal Fordin Spencer MLB.com February 25, 2016 February 25, 2016 February 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160226082936/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/165426302/blue-jays-sign-domonic-brown deadhttp://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-sign-right-hander-rafael-soriano/ Blue Jays sign former all-star reliever Rafael Soriano Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet February 28, 2016 February 28, 2016 At Rogers Centre, a full dirt infield was installed prior to the home opener; for the previous six seasons (2010–15), it was the only MLB ballpark with sliding pits.https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-adding-dirt-infield-at-rogers-centre/c-164164706 MLB.com Chisholm Gregor Work begins on dirt infield at Rogers Centre February 10, 2016 May 9, 2018https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/04/07/blue-jays-debut-rogers-centre-all-dir-infield-on-friday.html Toronto Star Kennedy Brendan Blue Jays debut Rogers Centre all-dirt infield on Friday April 7, 2016 May 9, 2018https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/story/toronto-blue-jays-rogers-centre-dirt-infield-changes-040716 Fox Sports DaSilva Cameron The Blue Jays finally have a normal dirt infield like the rest of MLB April 7, 2016 May 9, 2018 Trades Date Team in transaction Player(s) acquired Player(s) departed Ref. Reference November 20, 2015 Oakland Athletics Jesse Chavez Liam Hendriks January 5, 2016 Oakland Athletics Arnold León Cash considerations or a player to be named later January 8, 2016 Washington Nationals Drew Storen Ben ReverePlayer to be named later February 2, 2016 New York Mets Darrell Ceciliani Player to be named later Free agency In Date Player Former team Details Ref. Reference November 9, 2015 Bobby Korecky Minor league contract https://twitter.com/LottOnBaseball/status/663931067246637056 John Lott on Twitter Twitter November 9, 2015 November 14, 2015 November 13, 2015 Marco Estrada Two-year, $26 million contract November 20, 2015 Humberto Quintero Boston Red Sox Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training November 23, 2015 Casey Kotchman Kansas City Royals Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training November 23, 2015 Jiovanni Mier Houston Astros Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training November 23, 2015 David Adams Miami Marlins Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training November 24, 2015 Scott Diamond Tampa Bay Rays Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training November 27, 2015 J. A. Happ Pittsburgh Pirates Three-year, $36 million contract December 4, 2015 Josh Thole One-year, $800,000 contract December 11, 2015 Darwin Barney One-year, $1.05 million contract December 17, 2015 Wade LeBlanc Saitama Seibu Lions Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training December 18, 2015 Scott Copeland Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training December 18, 2015 Roberto Hernández Houston Astros Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training December 18, 2015 Pat McCoy Baltimore Orioles Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training December 18, 2015 Brad Penny Chicago White Sox Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training December 29, 2015 Brandon Bixler Minnesota Twins Minor league contract December 29, 2015 Gabe Noyalis Did not play in 2015 Minor league contract January 18, 2016 Daniel Schlereth Chicago Cubs Minor league contract January 29, 2016 Maicer Izturis Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training February 5, 2016 David Aardsma Atlanta Braves Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training February 6, 2016 Gavin Floyd Cleveland Indians One-year, $1 million contract February 8, 2016 Colt Hynes Minor league contract February 19, 2016 Tony Sanchez Pittsburgh Pirates Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training February 25, 2016 Domonic Brown Philadelphia Phillies Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training February 28, 2016 Rafael Soriano Chicago Cubs Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training Out Date Player New team Details Ref. Reference November 18, 2015 Cliff Pennington Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Two-year, $4 million contract https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2015/11/18/ex-blue-jays-infielder-cliff-pennington-agrees-to-deal-with-la-angels.html Ex-Blue Jays infielder Cliff Pennington agrees to deal with L.A. Angels thestar.com November 18, 2015 November 20, 2015 November 23, 2015 Steve Tolleson Baltimore Orioles Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/11/blue-jays-sign-casey-kotchman.html Minor MLB Transactions: 11/23/15 Adams Steve mlbtraderumors.com November 23, 2015 November 23, 2015 December 1, 2015 David Price Boston Red Sox Seven-year, $217 million contract December 4, 2015 Dioner Navarro Chicago White Sox One-year, $4 million contract http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/1153411/dioneer-navarros-deal-white-sox-one-year-4-million Dioner Navarro's deal with White Sox: One year, $4 million Van Schouwen Daryl December 4, 2015 December 17, 2015 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20151208053706/http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/7/71/1153411/dioneer-navarros-deal-white-sox-one-year-4-million December 8, 2015 December 8, 2015 Mark Lowe Detroit Tigers Two-year, $11 million contract January 8, 2016 Jonathan Diaz New York Yankees Minor league contract http://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/yankees-jonathan-diaz-signs-minor-league-deal-with-yankees/ Yankees' Jonathan Diaz: Signs minor league deal with Yankees cbssports.com January 8, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 21, 2016 Munenori Kawasaki Chicago Cubs Minor league contract with an invitation to spring training http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/162471596/cubs-sign-munenori-kawasaki-with-spring-invite Cubs ink Kawasaki to Minors pact with invite Muskat Carrie MLB.com January 21, 2016 January 21, 2016 April 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160424021941/http://m.cubs.mlb.com/news/article/162471596/cubs-sign-munenori-kawasaki-with-spring-invite dead Waivers In Date Player Former team Ref. Reference December 18, 2015 Junior Lake Baltimore Orioles Spring training thumb|right|225px|José Bautista in February 2016. Bautista made his contract demands known early in spring training, and stated he would not negotiate a "hometown discount". Shortly after pitchers and catchers reported to Dunedin for the start of spring training on February 22, José Bautista addressed the media regarding his contract situation. Bautista, in the final year of a five-year, $65 million contract, stated that he had told the Blue Jays the length of contract he was seeking as well as the compensation of said contract, and that he would not negotiate or agree to a "hometown discount".http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-bautista-a-hometown-discount-doesnt-exist/ Bautista names his price; doesn't intend to bargain with Blue Jays Davidi Shi Sportsnet February 22, 2016 February 24, 2016 The following day, TSN's Rick Westhead reported that Bautista had requested a five-year, $150 million contract.https://www.tsn.ca/sources-bautista-s-demand-is-five-years-150m-1.442180 Sources: Bautista's demand is five years, $150M Westhead Rick Rick Westhead tsn.ca February 23, 2016 February 24, 2016 The report was later refuted by Bautista.http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/eye-on-baseball/25492876/jose-bautista-denies-he-asked-blue-jays-for-150-million Jose Bautista denies he asked Blue Jays for $150 million Perry Dayn cbssports.com February 23, 2016 February 24, 2016 While Bautista's contract situation was unfolding, the Blue Jays, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and Cincinnati Reds were reported to be in agreement on a trade that would have sent Michael Saunders to the Angels, Jay Bruce to the Blue Jays, and unnamed prospects from the Angels and Blue Jays to the Reds. Hours after the trade was made public, reports surfaced that the deal was on hold due to issues with an unknown player's physical.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/bruce-saunders-blue-jays-trade-talks-1.3459997 Jay Bruce-to-Blue Jays trade talks on hold: reports Harrison Doug cbc.ca February 23, 2016 February 24, 2016 thumb|left|175px|Aaron Sanchez earned the fifth starter role in spring training On March 4, Maicer Izturis unexpectedly announced his retirement, stating "I put my heart, my soul and my body into it this year to see how I was going to feel, but my body couldn't handle it anymore. So I decided this is the last time I'm going to be playing baseball."http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/166175272/blue-jays-maicer-izturis-announces-retirement Izturis calls it a career at Blue Jays camp Chisholm Gregor MLB.com March 4, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160305112509/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/166175272/blue-jays-maicer-izturis-announces-retirement dead He had appeared in one game for the Blue Jays to that point, going hitless in two at-bats.https://www.baseball-reference.com/teams/TOR/2016.shtml 2016 Toronto Blue Jays Spring Training Batting, Pitching, & Fielding Statistics Baseball-Reference.com March 4, 2016 On March 18, Brad Penny, who had joined the Blue Jays on a minor league contract, announced his retirement.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/168005010/brad-penny-retires-at-blue-jays-spring-camp Penny calls it a career at Blue Jays camp Fordin Spencer MLB.com March 18, 2016 March 18, 2016 March 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160322075827/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/168005010/brad-penny-retires-at-blue-jays-spring-camp dead Two days later, Rafael Soriano announced his retirement as well.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/168195278/rafael-soriano-retires-after-14-mlb-seasons Longtime closer Soriano opts to retire Fordin Spencer MLB.com March 20, 2016 March 20, 2016 March 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160324105225/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/168195278/rafael-soriano-retires-after-14-mlb-seasons dead Soriano signed a minor league contract with the Blue Jays in late February, but did not appear in any spring training games due to unspecified visa issues.http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/03/rafael-soriano-to-retire.html Rafael Soriano Retires mlbtraderumors.com March 20, 2016 March 23, 2016 On March 23, Marcus Stroman was named the Opening Day starter for the Blue Jays.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/marcus-stroman-named-blue-jays-opening-day-starter/ Marcus Stroman named Blue Jays opening day starter Wilner Mike Sportsnet March 23, 2016 March 23, 2016 The competition for fifth starter ended on March 28, when John Gibbons announced that Aaron Sanchez had earned the final rotation spot.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/169392828/aaron-sanchez-earns-spot-in-blue-jays-rotation Sanchez earns spot in Blue Jays' rotation Chisholm Gregor MLB.com March 28, 2016 March 28, 2016 March 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160331112409/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/169392828/aaron-sanchez-earns-spot-in-blue-jays-rotation dead Steve Delabar, who had been an All-Star for the Blue Jays in 2013, was released on March 29, along with Randy Choate.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-release-former-star-steve-delabar/ Blue Jays release Choate, former all-star Delabar Sportsnet March 29, 2016 March 29, 2016 The final roles left to be determined were the fourth outfielder, closer, and remainder of the bullpen pitchers. On March 30, John Gibbons announced that Ezequiel Carrera would be the fourth outfielder, Roberto Osuna would begin the season in the closer's role, and Arnold León, Joe Biagini, and Ryan Tepera would round out the bullpen positions. Gibbons also announced that Marco Estrada and Aaron Loup would open the season on the disabled list.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/roberto-osuna-named-closer-blue-jays-reveal-opening-day-roster/ Roberto Osuna named closer as Blue Jays reveal opening day roster Davidi Shi Sportsnet March 30, 2016 March 30, 2016 To close spring training, the Blue Jays returned to Montreal's Olympic Stadium for a two-game series against the Red Sox. Standings American League East Toronto Blue Jays American League Wild Card Toronto Blue Jays Records vs opponents Record Games Left Opponent Home Road Total Home Road Total AL East Baltimore Orioles 6–4 4–5 10–9 – – – Boston Red Sox 4–5 6–4 10–9 – – – New York Yankees 8–2 4–5 12–7 – – – Tampa Bay Rays 3–6 5–5 8–11 – – –Totals 21–17 19–19 40–36 — — — AL Central Chicago White Sox 0–3 1–2 1–5 – – – Cleveland Indians 2–2 1–2 3–4 – – – Detroit Tigers 3–1 1–2 4–3 – – – Kansas City Royals 3–0 1–2 4–2 – – – Minnesota Twins 3–0 3–1 6–1 – – –Totals 11–6 7–9 18–15 – – – AL West Houston Astros 2–1 3–1 5–2 – – – Los Angeles Angels 1–2 2–2 3–4 – – – Oakland Athletics 2–1 1–2 3–3 – – – Seattle Mariners 1–2 2–1 3–3 – – – Texas Rangers 3–1 1–2 4–3 – – –Totals 9–7 9–8 18–15 – – – National League Arizona Diamondbacks 1–1 2–0 3–1 – – – Colorado Rockies – 2–1 2–1 – – – Los Angeles Dodgers 1–2 – 1–2 – – – Philadelphia Phillies 1–1 2–0 3–1 – – – San Diego Padres 2–1 – 2–1 – – – San Francisco Giants – 2–1 2–1 – – –Totals 5–5 8–2 13–7 – – – Grand totals 46–35 43–38 89–73 – – – Month Games Won Lost Pct. April 25 11 14 11 14 May 29 17 12 17 12 June 27 15 12 15 12 July 24 16 8 16 8 August 28 17 11 17 11 September 27 11 16 11 16 October 2 2 0 2 0Totals 162 89 73 89 73 2016 draft The 2016 Major League Baseball draft was held on June 9–11.http://m.mlb.com/draft/2016 2016 MLB Draft News MLB.com March 13, 2016 March 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160314114815/http://m.mlb.com/draft/2016 deadhttp://m.mlb.com/draft/2016/order 2016 Draft Order MLB.com March 13, 2016 June 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160606140404/http://m.mlb.com/draft/2016/order deadhttp://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/team/draft.jsp?c_id=tor&year=2016 Toronto Blue Jays 2016 Draft Results MLB.com June 10, 2016 October 20, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181020202209/http://toronto.bluejays.mlb.com/team/draft.jsp?c_id=tor&year=2016 dead Round Pick Player Position College/School Nationality Signed 1 21 T. J. Zeuch RHP Pittsburgh United States June 17http://www.wcpo.com/sports/former-mason-pitcher-tj-zeuch-signs-deal-with-toronto-blue-jays Former Mason pitcher T.J. Zeuch signs deal with Toronto Blue Jays Dyer Mike wcpo.com June 17, 2016 June 17, 2016 2* 57 J. B. Woodman OF Mississippi United States June 17 2 66 Bo Bichette SS Lakewood High School (FL) United States June 17 3 102 Zach Jackson RHP Arkansas United States June 20http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/185194574/blue-jays-sign-third-round-pick-zach-jackson Blue Jays sign 3rd-round pick Jackson Chisholm Gregor MLB.com June 20, 2016 June 21, 2016 June 22, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160622124040/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/185194574/blue-jays-sign-third-round-pick-zach-jackson dead 4 132 Josh Palacios OF Auburn United States June 17 5 162 Cavan Biggio 2B Notre Dame United States June 17 6 192 D. J. Daniels OF Ralph L. Fike High School (NC) United States June 17 7 222 Andy Ravel RHP Kent State United States June 17 8 252 Kyle Weatherly RHP Grayson United States June 17 9 282 Nick Hartman RHP Old Dominion United States June 17 10 312 Kirby Snead LHP Florida United States July 2https://twitter.com/jimcallisMLB/status/749250617433006080 Jim Callis on Twitter Twitter July 2, 2016 July 6, 2016 – Toronto received the 57th overall selection for failing to sign pitcher Brady Singer, who was selected 56th overall in the 2015 draft. Regular season Opening Day +Opening Day starters Position Name Catcher Russell Martin First baseman Chris Colabello Second baseman Ryan Goins Shortstop Troy Tulowitzki Third baseman Josh Donaldson Left fielder Michael Saunders Center fielder Kevin Pillar Right fielder José Bautista Designated hitter Edwin Encarnación Pitcher Marcus Stroman April thumb|right|250px|Josh Donaldson ended April tied for the American League lead in home runs, with 8. The Blue Jays opened the 2016 season in Tampa Bay for a four-game series against the Rays. Marcus Stroman pitched into the ninth on Opening Day, and held the Rays to three runs in a 5–3 victory, closed out by Roberto Osuna.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/170328734/marcus-stroman-sets-tone-for-jays-vs-rays Stroman sets tone, Blue Jays hold off Rays in opener Chastain Bill Chisholm Gregor MLB.com April 3, 2016 April 3, 2016 April 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160407112847/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/170328734/marcus-stroman-sets-tone-for-jays-vs-rays dead Osuna would earn the save in the second game of the series as well, finishing another 5–3 win over Tampa Bay. Jesse Chavez and Drew Storen made their debuts for the Blue Jays, each pitching one inning in the win.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-pull-bizarre-win-rays/ Blue Jays pull out bizarre win against Rays Davidi Shi Sportsnet April 4, 2016 April 4, 2016 Brett Cecil also pitched a scoreless inning in the game, his 38th consecutive game played without allowing an earned run, which tied the MLB record set by Craig Kimbrel in 2011.https://www.mlb.com/news/cecil-extends-stretch-without-earned-run-to-38-c170526966 Cecil ties record for outings without earned run Chisholm Gregor MLB.com April 5, 2016 April 5, 2016 April 11, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160411151844/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/170526966/cecil-extends-stretch-without-earned-run-to-38 live Cecil's streak would end the following night, as he yielded a two-run home run to Logan Forsythe to give the Rays a 3–2 lead they would not relinquish. In the ninth inning, the Blue Jays loaded the bases with one out for Edwin Encarnación, who hit a ground ball to Evan Longoria, who threw to Forsythe at second to begin a double play. José Bautista slid into second and Forsythe threw wide of first, allowing two runs to score and giving the Blue Jays a 4–3 lead, however Rays manager Kevin Cash challenged that Bautista had violated the league's new "Chase Utley Rule" with his slide, by attempting to break-up the double play. After a short review, the umpires reversed their decision, and called both Bautista and Encarnación out, ending the game.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/new-slide-rule-costs-blue-jays-loss-rays/ New slide rule costs Blue Jays in loss to Rays Sportsnet April 5, 2016 April 6, 2016 Tampa Bay would split the series in the finale, defeating the Blue Jays 5–3. Reigning American League MVP Josh Donaldson left mid-game after injuring his right calf.https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/toronto-star-donaldson-limps-off-field-during-game-192549249--mlb.html Josh Donaldson injures calf as Blue Jays lose to Rays 5-3 Didtler Mark sports.yahoo.com April 6, 2016 April 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160417014831/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/toronto-star-donaldson-limps-off-field-during-game-192549249--mlb.html 2016-04-17 dead After an off-day, the Blue Jays began a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox, with Marcus Stroman taking the mound in the home opener. The Blue Jays led the game 7–2 following Josh Donaldson's second-career grand slam in the fourth inning, but in the sixth, Brock Holt hit a grand slam for the Red Sox, and the Blue Jays bullpen would blow their third lead in as many games to take the loss, 8–7.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/04/09/blue-jays-blow-third-straight-save-in-8-7-loss-to-red-sox/82827732/ Blue Jays blow third straight save in 8-7 loss to Red Sox usatoday.com April 9, 2016 April 10, 2016 In the second game, R. A. Dickey would yield seven runs in an 8–4 loss, while José Bautista hit two home runs to record his 29th career multi-home run game.https://leaderpost.com/sports/blue+jays+drop+fourth+straight+punish+dickey+knuckleball/11841904/story.html Blue Jays drop fourth straight as Red Sox win despite dancing Dickey knuckleball Davidson Neil leaderpost.com April 9, 2016 April 10, 2016 October 2026 InternetArchiveBot Marco Estrada, who began the season on the disabled list with a back injury, made the start in the final game of the series looking to avoid a sweep. Estrada would pitch seven shutout innings in his season debut, earning the win over the Red Sox, 3–0.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/04/10/marco-estrada-helps-blue-jays-avoid-sweep.html Marco Estrada helps Blue Jays avoid sweep Zwolinski Mark thestar.com April 10, 2016 April 10, 2016 The Blue Jays then battled the New York Yankees for the first time in 2016. The first game of the series went to the Yankees, who took advantage of Brett Cecil's early season struggles to win 3–2.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/04/12/sanchez-offers-another-solid-start-but-jays-bullpen-cant-hold-off-yankees.html Blue Jays lose battle of the bullpens to Yankees Zwolinski Mark thestar.com April 12, 2016 April 19, 2016 J. A. Happ would earn the win the following night, 7–2, holding the opposition to fewer than two runs for the 11th time in his last 12 games. José Bautista also recorded his 800th career RBI in the game.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/jose-bautista-800th-rbi-jays-yankees-1.3534750 Jose Bautista has 2 hits, collects 800th RBI as Jays trounce Yankees cbc.ca April 13, 2016 April 19, 2016 Toronto would also take the rubber match, 4–2, led by 8 strong innings and 17 groundball outs from Marcus Stroman.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/04/14/stroman-superb-as-blue-jays-down-yankees.html Stroman superb as Blue Jays down Yankees Kennedy Brendan thestar.com April 14, 2016 April 19, 2016 After travelling to Boston, the Blue Jays took on the Red Sox at Fenway Park. Edwin Encarnación hit his first two home runs of the season but the Red Sox would prevail, taking the opener 5–3.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-red-sox-1.3538739 Red Sox fend off Blue Jays in series opener at Fenway Powtak Ken cbc.ca April 15, 2016 April 19, 2016 David Price made the start in the second game of the series, his first start against the Blue Jays since signing with Boston in the offseason. He would hold the Jays to two runs over seven innings and earn the win, 4–2.https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/price-bogaerts-carry-red-sox-past-blue-jays-4-2/ Price, Bogaerts carry Red Sox past Blue Jays 4-2 Powtak Ken ctvnews.ca April 16, 2016 April 19, 2016 Aaron Sanchez recorded his third consecutive quality start of the season by holding the Sox to two hits and one run over seven innings in the third game of the series, and took a no-hitter into the fifth inning. The Blue Jays would win the game, 5–3.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/sanchez-pitches-seven-strong-innings-in-blue-jays-5-3-win-over-red-sox/article29656727/ Sanchez pitches seven strong innings in Blue Jays' 5-3 win over Red Sox theglobeandmail.com April 17, 2016 April 19, 2016 The final game of the series, played on Patriots' Day, saw the Blue Jays hang on to win, 4–3. Drew Storen recorded his first save with Toronto, as Roberto Osuna was unavailable for the game.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/04/18/blue-jays-beat-red-sox-to-salvage-split-at-fenway-park.html Blue Jays get to Boston bullpen to salvage split at Fenway Park Griffin Richard thestar.com April 18, 2016 April 19, 2016 Nearing the end of 17 consecutive games against AL East opponents to open the season, the Blue Jays travelled to Baltimore to play the first-place Orioles. The first game of the series saw Marcus Stroman earn his third win of the season, as Toronto gave the Orioles their first loss at home in 2016.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-edge-orioles-third-straight-win/ Blue Jays edge Orioles for third straight win Sportsnet April 19, 2016 April 25, 2016 The second game of the series went into extra innings tied 3–3. Rookie Joe Biagini loaded the bases in the tenth inning, and allowed the Orioles to score the winning run on a wild pitch.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/04/20/jays-drop-wild-game-to-orioles-in-extras-griffin.html Blue Jays drop wild game to Orioles in extras Griffin Richard April 20, 2016 April 25, 2016 In the rubber match, the Orioles would beat the Blue Jays 3–2, after Toronto was unable to score after plating two runs in the first inning.https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/machado-drives-in-decisive-run-as-orioles-beat-jays-3-2/ Machado drives in decisive run as Orioles beat Jays 3-2 Ginsburg David ctvnews.ca April 21, 2016 April 25, 2016 Returning home with an 8–9 record, the Blue Jays would battle the Oakland Athletics, who entered the series undefeated on the road in 2016. Hours prior to the game, MLB announced that Chris Colabello had been suspended for 80 games, after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs in March.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/173879446/blue-jays-colabello-suspended-80-games Blue Jays' Colabello suspended 80 games Adler David MLB.com April 22, 2016 April 22, 2016 April 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160423131603/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/173879446/blue-jays-colabello-suspended-80-games dead Aaron Sanchez struggled through the worst start of his young career, allowing six earned runs in 41 3 innings pitched, as the Blue Jays lost 8–5.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/04/22/sanchez-struggles-as-blue-jays-lose-8-5-to-athletics/83423616/ Sanchez struggles as Blue Jays lose 8-5 to Athletics usatoday.com April 22, 2016 April 25, 2016 The Blue Jays offence, which lead all of MLB in 2015, appeared to get back on track in the second game, as Troy Tulowitzki recorded his 12th career multi-home run game and Josh Donaldson also homered and drove in four runs in a 9–3 victory.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-bats-beat-athletics-1.3550279 Troy Tulowitzki's 2 homers power Blue Jays over Athletics cbc.ca April 23, 2016 April 25, 2016 In the final game of the series, Drew Hutchison was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo to make a spot start for the Jays. He held the Athletics to 2 runs over 52 3 innings as the Blue Jays won the series, 6–3.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/174249806/drew-hutchison-wins-2016-blue-jays-debut Hutchison wins debut vs. A's; Bautista homers Lee Jane Ravjiani Alykhan MLB.com April 24, 2016 April 25, 2016 April 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160425111535/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/174249806/drew-hutchison-wins-2016-blue-jays-debut dead Toronto then battled the first-place Chicago White Sox in a three-game series. The Jays held a four run lead in the first game, only to have their bullpen yield the lead in the seventh inning, and take a 7–5 loss.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/04/25/blue-jays-bullpen-blows-four-run-lead-lose-to-white-sox Blue Jays bullpen blows four run lead, lose to White Sox Buffery Steve torontosun.com April 25, 2016 May 4, 2016 In the second game, White Sox ace Chris Sale earned his league-leading fifth win of the season, beating the Blue Jays 10–1.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/04/26/blue-jays-trounced-by-white-sox.html Blue Jays trounced by White Sox Kennedy Brendan thestar.com April 26, 2016 May 4, 2016 Chicago would complete the sweep of the Blue Jays with a 4–0 win in the third game of the series.https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=2016_Toronto_Blue_Jays_season&action=edit&wvprov=sticky-header White Sox complete sweep of Blue Jays, improve to 16-6 Van Schouwen Daryl Chicago Sun Times April 27, 2016 April 28, 2026 After a day off, the Blue Jays closed out April in Tampa Bay, where their season began. Michael Saunders recorded his first two home run game as a Blue Jay, and Aaron Sanchez rebounded from his previous start, throwing seven shutout innings to lead the Blue Jays to a 6–1 victory.https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=360429130 Saunders homers twice in Blue Jays' 6-1 win over Rays ESPN April 29, 2016 May 4, 2016 Brett Cecil took his fifth loss of the season in the final game of April, 4–3, by allowing the winning run to score in the bottom of the ninth inning without recording an out.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/04/30/blue-jays-blow-lead-twice-in-tampa-lose-to-rays Blue Jays blow lead twice in Tampa, lose to Rays Fidlin Ken torontosun.com April 30, 2016 May 4, 2016 In taking the loss, Cecil became the first relief pitcher since at least the 1913 season to earn five losses in April.https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/996136 Cecil sets dubious record for April losses Halim George thescore.com May 1, 2016 May 4, 2016 May thumb|left|250px|Batters hit just .138 against Marco Estrada in May, who pitched to a 2.14 ERA over 42 innings in the month.https://www.mlb.com/player/marco-estrada-462136?stats=gamelogs-r-pitching-mlb&year=2016 Marco Estrada Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com June 1, 2016 In the rubber match against Tampa, Marcus Stroman earned his team-leading fourth win of the season, defeating the Rays 5–1. The Blue Jays were held to just 15 hits in the three-game series, but hit 8 home runs.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/05/01/stroman-allows-1-run-blue-jays-beat-rays-5-1.html Long ball gets job done for Blue Jays against Rays Zwolinski Mark thestar.com May 1, 2016 May 4, 2016 The Blue Jays then returned to Toronto to face the Texas Rangers for the first time since defeating them in the 2015 ALDS. The Rangers would win the first game of the series, 2–1, and give the Jays their fourth loss in a row at home.https://nationalpost.com/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-bats-silenced-as-dickeys-solid-outing-wasted-in-2-1-loss-to-rangers 'Not executing good enough to win': Toronto Blue Jays lose pitching duel against Texas Rangers Buffery Steve news.nationalpost.com May 3, 2016 May 12, 2016 In the second game of the series, Justin Smoak hit his first home run of the season to tie the game in the ninth inning, and in the tenth, hit a walk-off two-run home run to give the Blue Jays a 3–1 victory.http://www.cp24.com/sports/toronto-blue-jays-news/smoak-goes-deep-twice-jays-beat-rangers-3-1-1.2886813 Smoak goes deep twice, Jays beat Rangers 3-1 Couto Melissa cp24.com May 3, 2016 May 12, 2016 Russell Martin gave the Blue Jays their second-consecutive walk-off win the following night, 4–3, after knocking in the winning run with a single to right field in the ninth inning.https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=360504114 Martin delivers winning hit, Blue Jays beat Rangers 4-3 ESPN May 4, 2016 May 12, 2016 Toronto would take the series finale, tagging Rangers starter Derek Holland for 11 earned runs in a 12–2 win. The Blue Jays scored double-digit runs for the first time in 2016, and Edwin Encarnación hit his 202nd home run with the Blue Jays, tying George Bell for fifth all-time.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/05/05/edwin-encarnacion-leads-blue-jays-to-blowout-win.html Edwin Encarnacion leads Blue Jays to blowout win Zwolinski Mark thestar.com May 5, 2016 May 12, 2016 The Jays then battled the Los Angeles Dodgers at home for three games. The first game was taken by the Blue Jays, 5–2, aided by Kevin Pillar's tie-breaking three-run home run in the eighth inning.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/pillar-bautista-homer-blue-jays-win-vs-dodgers/ Pillar lifts Blue Jays past Dodgers for 4th straight win Sportsnet May 6, 2016 May 12, 2016 In the second game, the Blue Jays were held in check by Clayton Kershaw, who earned the win over Toronto, 6–2.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/jays-win-streak-ends-at-four-after-6-2-loss-to-dodgers/article29933044/ Jays' win streak ends at four after 6-2 loss to Dodgers Mahiban Dhiren theglobeandmail.com May 7, 2016 May 12, 2016 The Blue Jays fell in the rubber match, 4–2, with Drew Storen taking the loss after another poor performance in relief of Marco Estrada's seven strong innings.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-estrada-loss-dodgers-1.3572720 Blue Jays waste Estrada's strong start in loss to Dodgers Strong Gregory cbc.ca May 8, 2016 May 12, 2016 Continuing their interleague play, the Blue Jays travelled to San Francisco to battle the Giants in a three-game series. In the first of two favourable pitching matches, the Blue Jays sent Aaron Sanchez to the mound to face Jake Peavy, who entered with a 9.00 earned run average. Toronto would take the first game of the series, 3–1.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/edwin-bat-defence-jays-win-1.3574640 Edwin Encarnacion's bat, defence lead Blue Jays over Giants cbc.ca May 10, 2016 May 12, 2016 J. A. Happ started the second game for the Blue Jays, taking on Matt Cain, who owned an ERA over 7 at the start of play. Happ earned his team-leading fifth win, lowered his ERA to 2.08, and came within one out of a complete game shutout as the Blue Jays won by a score of 4–0.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/05/11/ja-happ-dominant-in-blue-jays-win-over-giants.html J.A. Happ dominant in Blue Jays' win over Giants Kennedy Brendan thestar.com May 11, 2016 May 12, 2016 The Blue Jays were denied their first sweep of the 2016 season, losing the finale 5–4 in the 13th inning.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/177560516/buster-posey-earns-walk-off-walk-in-13th Saunders forces extras before 13-inning loss Chisholm Gregor Haft Chris MLB.com May 11, 2016 May 12, 2016 May 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160513112928/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/177560516/buster-posey-earns-walk-off-walk-in-13th dead The team ended their six-game road trip in Arlington, Texas, to take on the Rangers. The Blue Jays won the first game of the series, shutting out the Rangers 5–0 in R. A. Dickey's best start of the season to that point.http://www.cp24.com/sports/toronto-blue-jays-news/blue-jays-beat-rangers-5-0-in-texas-1.2902058 Blue Jays beat Rangers 5-0 in Texas Hawkins Steve cp24.com May 13, 2016 May 15, 2016 In the second game, Justin Smoak and Troy Tulowitzki hit back-to-back home runs to tie the game 5–5 in the ninth inning. However, Drew Stubbs would hit a walk-off home run in the tenth to even the series.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/drew-stubbs-10th-inning-homer-helps-texas-rangers-beat-blue-jays-6-5/article30026173/ Drew Stubbs' 10th-inning homer helps Texas Rangers beat Blue Jays 6-5 theglobeandmail.com May 14, 2016 May 15, 2016 Blue Jays–Rangers brawl The final game of the series, a 7–6 loss for the Blue Jays, was filled with controversy. In the eighth inning, José Bautista, who had given the Blue Jays a 5–2 lead earlier in the game with a bases-clearing double, was hit by a pitch from Rangers reliever Matt Bush. The move was largely considered as retaliation for Bautista flipping his bat after hitting a go-ahead three-run home run in the 2015 ALDS, and resulted in both benches being warned by the home plate umpire, Dan Iassogna. Justin Smoak later grounded into a would-be double play, however Bautista slid hard into second base, taking out Rougned Odor and preventing the double play from being completed. Odor took exception to Bautista's slide, and retaliated by punching Bautista in the face, which resulted in a bench-clearing brawl. Bautista was called for an illegal slide, which ended the inning. Bautista, Odor, and Josh Donaldson were ejected in the brawl. Donaldson got ejected for attempting to tackle Odor in the brawl after Odor punched Bautista. In the bottom half of the inning, Jesse Chavez hit Prince Fielder with his first pitch, which resulted in the ejections of Chavez, Blue Jays bench coach DeMarlo Hale, and Rangers bench coach Steve Buechele. Blue Jays manager John Gibbons and first base coach Tim Leiper were also ejected earlier in the game. Leiper was ejected for arguing with first base umpire Dale Scott, and Gibbons was ejected by Iassogna for arguing balls and strikes.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/178335868/rangers-beat-blue-jays-after-ugly-incident Blue Jays fall in Texas as rivalry heats up Chisholm Gregor Sessions Dave MLB.com May 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 May 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160517102555/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/178335868/rangers-beat-blue-jays-after-ugly-incident deadhttp://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/simmering-feud-erupts-rangers-edge-blue-jays-series-finale/ Brawl erupts as Rangers edge Blue Jays in series finale Sportsnet May 15, 2016 May 15, 2016 thumb|right|220px|José Bautista was suspended for one game for his role in the Blue Jays–Rangers brawl. His suspension was upheld after appeal, and he sat out a game on May 27. Following their brawl with the Rangers, the Blue Jays went home for a short, three-game home stand against Tampa Bay. The Rays took the first game of the series, 13–2, giving J. A. Happ his first loss of the season.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/rays-hammer-blue-jays-13-2-gibbons-ejected-again/article30057258/ Rays hammer Blue Jays 13-2, Gibbons ejected again Chidley-Hill John theglobeandmail.com May 16, 2016 May 19, 2016 Prior to the second game, punishments for the Blue Jays and Rangers were handed down by Joe Torre, MLB's chief baseball officer. John Gibbons and Jesse Chavez were each suspended three games (Gibbons for coming back onto the field after being ejected), while José Bautista and Tim Leiper were suspended for one game. Both Bautista and Chavez appealed their suspensions. Gibbons was also fined $5,000, and Josh Donaldson and Kevin Pillar were fined an undisclosed amount. For the Rangers, Rougned Odor was fined and suspended for eight games (reduced to 7 games on appeal), and Elvis Andrus was suspended one game. Matt Bush, Sam Dyson, A. J. Griffin, and Robinson Chirinos were each fined an undisclosed amount.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/05/17/rangers-odor-reportedly-hit-with-eight-game-ban-for-punching-jays-bautista.html Jays' Bautista, Gibbons suspended over brawl with Texas Rangers Kennedy Brendan thestar.com May 17, 2016 May 19, 2016 The Rays would again win by blow-out, defeating the Blue Jays 12–2 that night.https://nationalpost.com/sports/baseball/mlb/tampa-bay-rays-rough-up-toronto-blue-jays-pitchers-for-second-straight-night-in-posting-12-2-blowout-win Tampa Bay Rays rough up Toronto Blue Jays pitchers for second straight night in posting 12-2 blowout win Chidley-Hill John news.nationalpost.com May 18, 2016 May 19, 2016 Tampa Bay would complete the sweep with a 6–3 win in the finale, giving the Blue Jays their first five-game losing streak of the 2016 season.http://www.cp24.com/sports/toronto-blue-jays-news/jays-extend-losing-skid-to-5-games-with-6-3-loss-to-rays-1.2908447 Jays extend losing skid to 5 games with 6-3 loss to Rays Strong Gregory cp24.com May 18, 2016 May 19, 2016 Looking to end the streak, the Blue Jays took on the last-place Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. The first game would go into extra innings before Troy Tulowitzki drove in the go-ahead run in the eleventh. Joe Biagini would earn his first career save in the game, closing out the 3–2 win.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-minnesota-twins-extra-innings-tulowitzki-1.3590628 Blue Jays end 5-game losing streak with win over last-place Twins cbc.ca May 19, 2016 May 24, 2016 An offensive outburst would power the Jays to victory in the second game of the series, 9–3, led by home runs from José Bautista, Josh Donaldson, Michael Saunders, and Darwin Barney.https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/blue-jays-notch-second-straight-win-beating-minnesota-9-3/ Blue Jays notch second straight win, beating Minnesota 9-3 Krawczynski Jon toronto.ctvnews.ca May 20, 2016 May 24, 2016 J. A. Happ would pitch seven scoreless innings against the Twins the following day, however Minnesota would score five runs in the eighth inning to take a 5–3 lead that they would not relinquish.https://nationalpost.com/sports/baseball/mlb/toronto-blue-jays-cruise-for-seven-innings-before-running-aground-against-minnesota-twins Toronto Blue Jays cruise for seven innings before running aground against Minnesota Twins Elliott Bob news.nationalpost.com May 22, 2016 May 24, 2016 The Blue Jays ended the four-game series on a high note, winning the finale 3–1 thanks to another strong pitching performance from staff ace Marcus Stroman.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/toronto-blue-jays-top-heavy-lineup-wins-3-1-against-minnesota-twins/article30117179/ Toronto Blue Jays' top-heavy lineup wins 3-1 against Minnesota Twins Hall Brian theglobeandmail.com May 22, 2016 May 24, 2016 The Jays ended their road trip playing the Yankees for three games. In 2015, Toronto played to an 8–2 record in New York. Their first game did not go as planned, as the Yankees handed the Jays their second shutout of the season, 6–0.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/05/24/yankees-throttle-blue-jays-in-series-opener.html Yankees throttle Blue Jays in series opener Griffin Richard thestar.com May 24, 2016 May 27, 2016 Russell Martin hit his first two home runs of the 2016 season in the second game, leading the Blue Jays to an 8–4 victory, their first of the season when allowing 4 or more runs.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/180314796/russell-martin-positive-with-hr-drought-over Snapping personal drought, Martin sees positives Chisholm Gregor MLB.com May 26, 2016 May 27, 2016 May 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527153849/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/180314796/russell-martin-positive-with-hr-drought-over dead The game also saw the return of Devon Travis, who went 1–4 at the plate and scored a run.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/180232772/blue-jays-devon-travis-activated-from-dl Travis returns, lengthening Blue Jays' lineup Chisholm Gregor MLB.com May 26, 2016 May 27, 2016 May 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160527122110/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/180232772/blue-jays-devon-travis-activated-from-dl dead In their final road game of May, the Blue Jays held New York to a single run, taking the series with a 3–1 win.https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=360526110 Happ pitches Blue Jays past Yankees, Sabathia in 3-1 win ESPN May 27, 2016 May 27, 2016 Returning home after a 5–2 road trip, the Blue Jays clashed with the first-place Red Sox for three games. Prior to the start of the first game, Major League Baseball announced that José Bautista's suspension had been upheld, and he was subsequently removed from the starting line-up. Josh Donaldson led the Jays to a 7–5 victory that night, hitting 2 home runs and knocking in 5 runs.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/donaldson-powers-blue-jays-past-red-sox-7-023030089--mlb.html Donaldson powers Blue Jays past Red Sox 7-5 Attfield Paul sports.yahoo.com May 28, 2016 May 29, 2016 May 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160531163749/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/donaldson-powers-blue-jays-past-red-sox-7-023030089--mlb.html dead With the Red Sox leading 8–4 in the second game, the Jays battled back to tie the game in the bottom of the eighth inning. In the top of the ninth, David Ortiz hit his 40th career home run at the Rogers Centre, giving Boston a 9–8 lead. With Craig Kimbrel on to preserve the lead, Justin Smoak hit a two-out single to put the tying run on base. After pinch runner Ezequiel Carrera advanced to third base on an error, Russell Martin drilled an RBI double to tie the game. Martin advanced to third base on a passed ball, before Devon Travis hit a walk-off single to complete the comeback, 10–9.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/180719060/devon-travis-walk-off-single-lifts-blue-jays Travis hits walk-off single to beat Red Sox Chisholm Gregor Browne Ian MLB.com May 28, 2016 May 29, 2016 May 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160529112017/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/180719060/devon-travis-walk-off-single-lifts-blue-jays dead David Price got the start in the final game of the series, making his first appearance in Toronto since signing a seven-year, $217 million contract with the Red Sox. Boston would take the game, 5–3, after scoring two runs in the eleventh inning to take the lead.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-cant-complete-swep-red-sox-prices-return/ Blue Jays can't complete sweep of Red Sox in Price's return Sportsnet May 29, 2016 May 29, 2016 The Jays closed out May with a home series against the Yankees. Marco Estrada pitched eight scoreless innings in the first game, leading Toronto to a 4–2 win.https://sports.yahoo.com/news/nova-struggles-sinker-yankees-lose-4-2-blue-030033728--mlb.html Nova struggles with sinker, Yankees lose 4-2 to Blue Jays Harrison Ian sports.yahoo.com May 30, 2016 June 1, 2016 June 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160613032722/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nova-struggles-sinker-yankees-lose-4-2-blue-030033728--mlb.html dead The second game of the series went into the seventh inning tied 1–1, before hits from Kevin Pillar and Darwin Barney drove in three runs to seal a 4–1 win for the Jays.https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/kevin-pillar-lifts-blue-jays-in-4-1-win-over-yankees/ Kevin Pillar lifts Blue Jays in 4-1 win over Yankees Chidley-Hill John ctvnews.ca May 31, 2016 June 1, 2016 June The Blue Jays would complete their first sweep of the season with a 7–0 victory over the Yankees on June 1, with the Jays scoring five runs off Kirby Yates and Nick Goody in the seventh inning.https://www.mlb.com/news/blue-jays-sweep-yankees-with-shutout-c181565392 Blue Jays blank Yanks to complete sweep Hoch Bryan Ravjiani Alykhan MLB.com June 1, 2016 June 1, 2016 June 5, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160605031918/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/181565392/blue-jays-sweep-yankees-with-shutout live After a day off, Toronto began a six-game road trip with three games against the Red Sox. R. A. Dickey took a no-hitter into the sixth inning in the first game of the series, and the Blue Jays offence got the better of David Price in a 5–2 victory. The Blue Jays also ended a 26-game hitting streak by Xander Bogaerts in the game.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-stay-on-a-roll-with-win-over-red-sox/article30279456/ Blue Jays stay on a roll with win over Red Sox Golen Jimmy theglobeandmail.com June 3, 2016 June 5, 2016 In the second game, Marcus Stroman was hit hard by the Red Sox offence. He allowed six earned runs for the third time in his last four games and took the loss, 6–4.https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/stroman-hit-hard-by-red-sox-again-blue-jays-lose-6-4/ Stroman hit hard by Red Sox again, Blue Jays lose 6-4 Powtak Ken toronto.ctvnews.ca June 4, 2016 June 5, 2016 In the rubber match, Marco Estrada took a no-hitter into the eighth inning before yielding a solo home run to Chris Young. Roberto Osuna would close out the 5–4 win with a rocky ninth inning, in which he surrendered two runs on four hits. The series victory gave the Blue Jays a 9–3 record over their run of 12 straight games against Boston and New York.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/marco-estradas-near-no-hitter-comes-no-surprise/ Marco Estrada's near no-hitter comes as no surprise Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet June 5, 2016 June 5, 2016 The Blue Jays concluded their road trip with three games in Detroit. The Tigers' rookie pitcher Michael Fulmer held Toronto off the board in the first game, winning 11–0.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/06/06/blue-jays-no-match-for-fulmer-tigers-in-11-0-loss/85539590/ Blue Jays no match for Fulmer, Tigers in 11-0 loss usatoday.com June 6, 2016 June 17, 2016 Aaron Sanchez pitched a gem in the second game of the series, shutting out the Tigers over eight innings. In the ninth frame, Sanchez allowed two hits and one run, before turning the game over to the bullpen, who were unable to hold the lead. The Tigers would win the game in the tenth inning, 3–2.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-tigers-aaron-sanchez-1.3621343 Blue Jays waste Aaron Sanchez gem, lose to Tigers in extra innings cbc.ca June 7, 2016 June 17, 2016 Toronto avoided the sweep with a 7–2 victory, led by Josh Donaldson, who finished a double shy of the cycle.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/08/donaldson-leads-jays-to-7-2-win-over-tigers Donaldson leads Jays to 7-2 win over Tigers Longley Rob torontosun.com June 8, 2016 June 17, 2016 thumb|left|225px|Michael Saunders celebrates with teammates after hitting his third home run in a game against the Baltimore Orioles on June 17. Returning home, the Blue Jays squared-off against the first-place Orioles. Baltimore would come out on top of the first game, 6–5, taking advantage of a struggling Marcus Stroman.https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/stroman-struggles-again-blue-jays-lose-6-5-to-orioles/2016/06/09/0556c55e-2ebf-11e6-b9d5-3c3063f8332c_story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160611034209/https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/stroman-struggles-again-blue-jays-lose-6-5-to-orioles/2016/06/09/0556c55e-2ebf-11e6-b9d5-3c3063f8332c_story.html dead June 11, 2016 Stroman struggles again, Blue Jays lose 6-5 to Orioles Harrison Ian washingtonpost.com June 9, 2016 June 17, 2016 Game two went into extra innings, tied 3–3, before Edwin Encarnación hit a walk-off solo home run in the tenth inning.Encarnacion homers to give Blue Jays walkoff victory over Orioles http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/encarnacion-homers-give-blue-jays-walkoff-victory-orioles/ Sportsnet June 10, 2016 June 17, 2016 Encarnación drove in five runs the following day, leading the Jays to an 11–6 victory.https://nationalpost.com/sports/baseball/mlb/edwin-encarnacion-drives-in-five-runs-as-toronto-blue-jays-beat-baltimore-orioles Edwin Encarnacion drives in five runs as Toronto Blue Jays beat Baltimore Orioles 11-6 Fidlin Ken nationalpost.com June 11, 2016 June 17, 2016 In the fourth and final game of the series, the Blue Jays beat up on Ubaldo Jiménez, knocking him out of the game in the first inning after scoring five runs. Baltimore would claw back to within a run in the ninth inning, before Jason Grilli was able to end the game, 10–9, and earn his first save with Toronto.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/06/12/blue-jays-outlast-baltimore-in-sunday-slugfest.html Blue Jays outlast Baltimore in Sunday slugfest Kennedy Brendan thestar.com June 12, 2016 June 17, 2016 Following the series with Baltimore, the Philadelphia Phillies would come to Toronto for a home-and-home series against the Jays. The potent Toronto offence was stymied by Phillies starter Jerad Eickhoff, losing the first game 7–0.https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/jun/14/dickey-takes-loss-blue-jays-blanked-7-0-by-phillie/ Dickey takes loss, Blue Jays blanked 7-0 by Phillies Harrison Ian thespec.com June 14, 2016 April 28, 2026 They would get back on track in the second game, knocking around Zach Eflin in his Major League debut. Josh Donaldson would hit a grand slam, and Ezequiel Carrera, Kevin Pillar, and Edwin Encarnación also hit home runs in an 11–3 trouncing.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/06/14/josh-donaldsons-grand-slam-leads-jays-to-win-over-phillies.html Banner day for Josh Donaldson as Blue Jays trounce Phillies Zwolinski Mark thestar.com June 14, 2016 June 17, 2016 After travelling to Philadelphia for the second half of the series, Marco Estrada lead the Jays to a 7–2 win with his tenth consecutive start allowing five or fewer hits, which extended his franchise record.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-pitching-offence-sync-win-phillies/ Blue Jays' pitching and offence in sync in win over Phillies Sportsnet June 15, 2016 June 17, 2016 The Blue Jays offence would again prove to be too much for Phillies pitching to handle, as a five home run game led Toronto to a 13–2 win in the series finale.Five home runs lift Blue Jays over Phillies http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/184465546/jays-hit-two-home-runs-in-first-inning-in-win Zolecki Todd Chisholm Gregor MLB.com June 16, 2016 June 17, 2016 June 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160618145544/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/184465546/jays-hit-two-home-runs-in-first-inning-in-win dead The win came at a price, as José Bautista left the game with a left foot injury. The following day, he was placed on the 15-day disabled list.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-place-jose-bautista-disabled-list/ Blue Jays place Jose Bautista on disabled list Sportsnet June 17, 2016 June 17, 2016 In the first game of the Blue Jays road series against Baltimore, Michael Saunders became the fourth Canadian player in MLB history to hit three home runs in a game, and led the Toronto offence to their fifth game with double-digit runs scored in their last seven games played.Saunders' 3 HRs, 8 RBIs carry Blue Jays past Orioles http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/saunders-3-hrs-8-rbis-carry-blue-jays-past-orioles/ Sportsnet June 17, 2016 June 20, 2016 Baltimore would end the Jays four-game winning streak the following day, winning 4–2.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-four-game-winning-streak-ends-with-4-2-loss-to-orioles/article30515082/ Blue Jays' four-game winning streak ends with 4-2 loss to Orioles Ginsburg David theglobeandmail.com June 18, 2016 June 20, 2016 The Orioles would take the series with an 11–6 win in the final game of the series, driving Marcus Stroman's ERA to a career-high 5.23.Despite pair of HRs, Blue Jays fall in finale http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/184988124/matt-wieters-leads-as-orioles-beat-blue-jays Chisholm Gregor Ghiroli Brittany MLB.com June 19, 2016 June 20, 2016 June 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160621133834/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/184988124/matt-wieters-leads-as-orioles-beat-blue-jays dead The Blue Jays opened a brief two-game homestand against the Arizona Diamondbacks after an off-day. Marco Estrada and the Toronto bullpen held the Diamondbacks to just three hits in the first game, but Arizona would win 4–2.https://www.espn.com/mlb/recap?gameId=360621114 D-backs beat Blue Jays 4-2 for 5th straight win ESPN June 22, 2016 July 3, 2016 The Jays would split the series, taking the final game 5–2 thanks to home runs from Russell Martin, Troy Tulowitzki, and Edwin Encarnación.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/martin-encarnacion-tulowitzki-homer-blue-jays-diamondbacks-1.3648354 Russell Martin's 3-run shot leads homer parade vs. Diamondbacks cbc.ca June 22, 2016 July 3, 2016 Toronto would fall to 0–4 against the Chicago White Sox in 2016, losing the first game of their six-game road trip by a score of 3–2.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/06/24/blue-jays-lose-series-opener-to-white-sox.html Blue Jays lose series opener to White Sox Kennedy Brendan thestar.com June 24, 2016 July 3, 2016 In the second game, the Toronto pitching staff would yield seven home runs to the White Sox, however the Blue Jays would hold on to win 10–8.https://nationalpost.com/sports/baseball/mlb/toronto-blue-jays-surrender-seven-home-runs-but-still-prevail-over-chicago-white-sox-10-8-in-wild-slugfest Toronto Blue Jays surrender seven home runs, but still prevail over Chicago White Sox 10-8 in wild slugfest Buffery Steve news.nationalpost.com June 25, 2016 July 3, 2016 The White Sox would take the series with a 5–2 win in the third and final game, with ace Chris Sale earning his league-leading thirteenth win.https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/toronto-blue-jays-lose-to-white-sox-5-2-in-chicago/ Toronto Blue Jays lose to White Sox 5-2 in Chicago toronto.ctvnews.ca June 26, 2016 June 26, 2016 The Blue Jays would then travel to Colorado to take on the Rockies. In 15 games between Toronto and Colorado, the road team had never defeated the home team. The Rockies would keep that streak alive in the first game, defeating the Jays 9–5 after scoring six runs in the seventh inning.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-rockies-1.3655338 Blue Jays fall apart in loss to Rockies cbc.ca June 27, 2016 July 3, 2016 Toronto would end the streak in the second game of the series, 14–9, with J. A. Happ earning his tenth win of the season in a game that was delayed for almost three hours due to a hail storm.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/06/29/blue-jays-win-game-of-survival-in-colorado-to-beat-rockies.html Blue Jays win game of survival in Colorado to beat Rockies Kennedy Brendan thestar.com June 29, 2016 July 3, 2016 The Blue Jays would take the series with a 5–3 win in the finale, led by another strong pitching performance by Aaron Sanchez.https://nationalpost.com/sports/baseball/mlb/aaron-sanchez-does-it-all-as-toronto-blue-jays-win-first-series-at-coors-field Aaron Sanchez does it all as Toronto Blue Jays win first series at Coors Field Fidlin Ken news.nationalpost.com June 29, 2016 July 3, 2016 To close June, the Blue Jays returned home to take on the red-hot Cleveland Indians, who entered the series on a 12-game winning streak. They would continue to roll in the first game of the four-game series, winning 4–1.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/06/30/carrasco-overpowers-blue-jays-to-keep-indians-rolling Carrasco overpowers Blue Jays to keep Indians rolling Ganter Mike torontosun.com June 30, 2016 July 3, 2016 July The second game against Cleveland on Canada Day turned into a marathon match, stretching into the nineteenth inning tied 1–1. While the Indians used Trevor Bauer, who had been scheduled to start the third game of the series, the Blue Jays eventually turned to position players Ryan Goins and Darwin Barney to pitch late in the game. Barney would yield the go-ahead run in the top of the nineteenth, leading to a 2–1 win for Cleveland. The game was not without controversy, as Edwin Encarnación, John Gibbons, and Russell Martin were all ejected by home-plate umpire Vic Carapazza for arguing about the strike zone.Jays lose 19-inning marathon 2-1 against Cleveland Indians https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/jays-lose-19-inning-marathon-2-1-against-cleveland-indians/ Strong Gregory ctvnews.ca July 1, 2016 July 4, 2016 Toronto would end Cleveland's 14-game winning streak with a 9–6 win the following day.http://globalnews.ca/news/2800196/toronto-outscores-cleveland-9-6-to-end-indians-14-game-winning-streak/ Toronto outscores Cleveland 9-6 to end Indians' 14-game winning streak Strong Gregory globalnews.ca July 2, 2016 July 4, 2016 Prior to the series finale, Edwin Encarnación was suspended for one game after bumping into umpire Vic Carapazza on Canada Day. Encarnación appealed the suspension, and was allowed to play.https://nationalpost.com/sports/baseball/mlb/edwin-encarnacion-appeals-one-game-suspension-for-bumping-umpire-vic-carapazza Edwin Encarnacion appeals one-game suspension for bumping umpire Vic Carapazza nationalpost.com July 3, 2016 July 10, 2016 In the game, the high-octane Toronto offence would crush Corey Kluber and the Indians by a score of 17–1. J. A. Happ became the Blue Jays' first pitcher with eleven wins prior to the All-Star break since Roy Halladay in 2008.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/187688056/blue-jays-dominate-at-plate-in-lopsided-finale Blue Jays dominate at plate in lopsided finale Ravjiani Alykhan Bastian Jordan MLB.com July 3, 2016 July 4, 2016 July 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160704133443/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/187688056/blue-jays-dominate-at-plate-in-lopsided-finale dead The Blue Jays then battled the Kansas City Royals in a rematch of the 2015 ALCS. Aaron Sanchez earned his ninth win of the season in the first game of the three-game series, holding the Royals to one run over his eight innings pitched.https://www.ctvnews.ca/toronto/article/blue-jays-beat-kansas-city-royals-6-2/ Blue Jays beat Kansas City Royals 6-2 Couto Melissa toronto.ctvnews.ca July 4, 2016 July 10, 2016 The Blue Jays would prevail in the second game, 8–3, led by a two-home run game from Josh Donaldson. During the game, the starting and reserve rosters for the 2016 All-Star Game were announced. Donaldson, Edwin Encarnación, and Marco Estrada were all named as All-Star reserves.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/07/05/josh-donaldson-propels-blue-jays-over-royals.html Josh Donaldson propels Blue Jays over Royals Griffin Richard thestar.com July 5, 2016 July 10, 2016 In addition, Michael Saunders was named as one of five American League Final Vote candidates.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-saunders-named-fan-vote-final-spot-al-star-squad/ Blue Jays' Saunders named to fan vote for final spot on AL all-star squad Davidi Shi Sportsnet July 5, 2016 July 10, 2016 Marcus Stroman would lead the Jays to a sweep of the Royals with a 4–2 victory in the final game.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/stroman-saunders-lead-jays-over-royals-to-complete-sweep/article30785327/ Stroman, Saunders lead Jays over Royals to complete sweep Ross Jamie theglobeandmail.com July 6, 2016 July 10, 2016 To close out the unofficial first half of the season, Toronto took on the Detroit Tigers for four games. The Blue Jays would come from behind in the first game of the series, with Troy Tulowitzki driving in the tying and go-ahead runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. Roberto Osuna would close out the 5–4 victory.https://www.yahoo.com/news/blue-jays-beat-tigers-5-4-6th-straight-062750054.html Blue Jays beat Tigers 5-4 for 6th straight MLB victory yahoo.com July 8, 2016 July 10, 2016 July 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160708132539/https://www.yahoo.com/news/blue-jays-beat-tigers-5-4-6th-straight-062750054.html dead Prior to the second game, Saunders was announced as the Final Vote winner, and became the fourth Toronto representative for the All-Star game.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-michael-saunders-wins-final-vote-earns-star-spot/ Blue Jays' Michael Saunders wins final vote, earns All-Star spot Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet July 8, 2016 July 8, 2016 J. A. Happ would lead the Blue Jays to a 6–0 victory that night, earning his twelfth win of the season and tying his career-high in wins.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/07/08/ja-happ-shuts-down-tigers-as-blue-jays-win-7th-straight-game J.A. Happ shuts down Tigers as Blue Jays win 7th straight game Mauntah Richard torontosun.com July 8, 2016 July 10, 2016 The Tigers would end Toronto's seven-game winning streak the following day, winning 3–2.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/sanchez-not-particularly-sharp-blue-jays-needed/ Blue Jays offence lets down Sanchez in loss to Tigers Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet July 9, 2016 July 10, 2016 After the game, Aaron Sanchez was named as Craig Kimbrel's replacement to the All-Star Game.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-aaron-sanchez-added-star-team/ Blue Jays' Aaron Sanchez added to all-star team Sportsnet July 9, 2016 July 10, 2016 In the final game before the All-Star break, R. A. Dickey would hold the Tigers offence to a single run in a 6–1 Blue Jays victory. Edwin Encarnación sat out of this game after choosing to drop his appeal of the one-game suspension he received earlier in the month.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/189050942/blue-jays-beat-tigers-to-close-out-first-half/ Donaldson, Dickey lead Blue Jays past Tigers Ravjiani Alykhan Beck Jason MLB.com July 10, 2016 July 10, 2016 July 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160712135645/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/189050942/blue-jays-beat-tigers-to-close-out-first-half/ dead right center center UptonTB.jpg Melvin Upton Jr. (then known as B.J. Upton) with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2011 150 Joaquin Benoit.jpg Joaquín Benoit with the Detroit Tigers in 2011 204 The Blue Jays acquired Melvin Upton Jr. and Joaquín Benoit in July. Following the All-Star break, the Blue Jays visited Oakland to play three games against the Athletics. The Blue Jays lost the very back-and-forth first game 8–7, despite leading 7–3 earlier on.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-stroman-struggles-loss-athletics-1.3682203 Blue Jays' Stroman struggles in loss to Athletics cbc.ca July 16, 2016 July 21, 2016 They also lost the second game, 5–4; as R. A. Dickey allowed all of Oakland's runs on three home runs.https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/dickey-hurt-by-3-homers-as-athletics-beat-blue-jays-5-4/ Dickey hurt by 3 homers as Athletics beat Blue Jays, 5-4 Eymer Rick ctvnews.ca July 16, 2016 July 21, 2016 The Jays avoided getting swept, winning the finale 5–3 after Josh Donaldson doubled in the ninth inning to take the lead.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/07/17/donaldson-lifts-jays-to-5-3-victory-over-athletics Donaldson lifts Jays to 5-3 victory over Athletics Fidlin Ken torontosun.com July 17, 2016 July 21, 2016 Following an off day, the Blue Jays played a two-game series in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. In the first game, Aaron Sanchez pitched seven innings and only surrendered one run, while Edwin Encarnación, who has a history of hitting well in Arizona, hit a three-run home run, helping Toronto win 5–1.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/07/19/blue-jays-diamondbacks-game Sanchez, Encarnacion lead Jays to win over Diamondbacks Fidlin Ken torontosun.com July 20, 2016 July 21, 2016 The Jays completed the sweep the next day, this time winning 10–4, backed by eight strong innings from Marcus Stroman, who only allowed one run.Jays' Marcus Stroman bounces back to beat Diamondbacks: Griffin https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/07/20/jays-marcus-stroman-bounces-back-to-beat-diamondbacks.html Griffin Richard thestar.com July 20, 2016 July 21, 2016 The Blue Jays returned home for a nine-game homestand to close out the month of July. Facing the Seattle Mariners for the first time in 2016, the Toronto offence was stymied by James Paxton and the Seattle bullpen, losing the first game 2–1.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/07/22/estrada-rusty-in-return-from-dl-blue-jays-lose-2-1/87468436/ Estrada rusty in return from DL, Blue Jays lose 2-1 usatoday.com July 22, 2016 July 27, 2016 R. A. Dickey had the shortest outing of his Blue Jays career in the second game, going only three innings and allowing six earned runs, including a grand slam to Nelson Cruz. Seattle would score five more runs off Jesse Chavez and three off Drew Storen to take the second game of the series, 14–5.Mariners light up R. A. Dickey as Blue Jays lose second straight http://www.torontosun.com/2016/07/23/mariners-light-up-ra-dickey-as-blue-jays-lose-second-straight Mauntah Richard torontosun.com July 23, 2016 July 27, 2016 The Blue Jays would avoid being swept, winning the final game of the series 2–0. J. A. Happ earned his thirteenth win of the season, establishing a new career-high in wins.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-avoid-sweep-with-2-0-win-over-mariners/article31092255/ Blue Jays avoid sweep with 2-0 win over Mariners Harrison Ian theglobeandmail.com July 24, 2016 July 27, 2016 Shortly before the start of the third game against Seattle, Drew Storen was designated for assignment.Blue Jays designate struggling reliever Drew Storen for assignment http://www.cp24.com/sports/toronto-blue-jays-news/blue-jays-designate-struggling-reliever-drew-storen-for-assignment-1.3000445 Coutu Melissa cp24.com July 24, 2016 July 27, 2016 With trade rumours swirling, the Blue Jays took on the San Diego Padres for three games, which were the first games for the Padres in Toronto in franchise history. Aaron Sanchez earned his tenth consecutive winning decision, leading Toronto to a 4–2 victory with seven strong innings.Sanchez wins 10th straight as Blue Jays beat Padres 4-2 http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/gametracker/recap/MLB_20160725_SD@TOR/sanchez-wins-10th-straight-as-blue-jays-beat-padres-4-2 Harrison Ian cbssports.com July 25, 2016 July 27, 2016 Before the start of the second game, the Blue Jays and Padres made a trade, with the Padres sending Melvin Upton Jr. and cash considerations to the Blue Jays for minor league pitcher Hansel Rodriguez.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-verge-acquiring-melvin-upton-jr-padres/ Blue Jays acquire outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. from Padres Davidi Shi Sportsnet July 26, 2016 July 27, 2016 Upton would make his debut with the Jays in the seventh inning of the game, pinch-hitting and grounding into a fielder's choice. Tied 4–4, the game went into the twelfth inning, where Matt Kemp hit a two-run home run to give the Padres a 6–4 lead. However, the Blue Jays would battle back, scoring on a bases-loaded walk by José Bautista and a fielder's choice groundout by Josh Donaldson, before Devon Travis would score the winning run on a wild pitch to take the game, 7–6.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/travis-heroics-take-centre-stage-wild-blue-jays-win-padres/ Travis' heroics take centre stage in wild Blue Jays win over Padres Zwelling Arden Sportsnet July 26, 2016 July 27, 2016 Immediately following the game, the Blue Jays announced another trade. Drew Storen was sent to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for Joaquín Benoit.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-trade-drew-storen-to-seattle-for-reliever-joaquin-benoit/article31130139/ Blue Jays trade Drew Storen to Seattle for reliever Joaquin Benoit theglobeandmail.com July 27, 2016 July 27, 2016 The Padres would come out on top in the final game of the series, hitting two home runs off starter R. A. Dickey to win 8–4. The two home runs increased Dickey's total to 26 on the season, which tied him for the league-lead in home runs allowed.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/192026512/ra-dickey-struggles-with-hrs-in-losing-start/ On short rest, Dickey struggles to curb homers Chisholm Gregor MLB.com July 27, 2016 July 27, 2016 July 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160728233919/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/192026512/ra-dickey-struggles-with-hrs-in-losing-start/ dead The Blue Jays wrapped July by hosting the Baltimore Orioles, whom they trailed by 11 2 games for the AL East lead, for a critical three-game series. The Blue Jays won the first game 6–5, aided by three solo home runs in the first inning and cutting the Orioles' division lead to half a game.http://thechronicleherald.ca/bluejays/1384330-blue-jays-go-deep-three-times-in-first-beat-orioles-6-5 Blue Jays go deep three times in first, beat Orioles 6-5 Day Gavin The Canadian Press July 30, 2016 August 1, 2016 The next day, the Toronto defeated Baltimore 9–1, after scoring seven runs in the fifth inning and took a half-game lead in the division.http://globalnews.ca/news/2857620/blue-jays-take-first-place-in-al-east-hammer-orioles-9-1/ Blue Jays take first place in AL East, hammer Orioles 9-1 The Canadian Press July 30, 2016 August 1, 2016 The Blue Jays would not complete the sweep and would lose their division lead in the final match of the series, giving up a 2–0 lead and eventually losing 6–2 in the twelfth inning. Troy Tulowitzki suffered a chip-fracture in his right thumb after being hit by a pitch, and left the game.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/orioles-blue-jays-1.3702737 Tulowitzki fractures thumb as Orioles reclaim AL East lead from Blue Jays The Canadian Press July 31, 2016 August 1, 2016 August left center center Scott Feldman at Minute Maid Park in August 2014.jpg Scott Feldman with the Houston Astros in 2014 150 Francisco Liriano on August 27, 2012.jpg Francisco Liriano with the Chicago White Sox in 2012 212 The Blue Jays acquired Scott Feldman and Francisco Liriano a few minutes before the trade deadline. The Blue Jays opened August with a four-game series in Houston. Prior to the game, the Blue Jays made three trades before the 4 p.m. ET trade deadline. The first trade sent Jesse Chavez and cash considerations to the Los Angeles Dodgers for pitcher Mike Bolsinger.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/report-blue-jays-deal-jesse-chavez-dodgers/ Blue Jays deal Jesse Chavez to Dodgers for RHP Mike Bolsinger Sportsnet August 1, 2016 August 2, 2016 Shortly after, the Jays made a trade with the Astros, sending minor league pitcher Guadalupe Chavez to Houston for Scott Feldman.http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/08/astros-trade-scott-feldman-blue-jays.html Blue Jays To Acquire Scott Feldman Adams Steve mlbtraderumors.com August 1, 2016 August 2, 2016 With one minute remaining before the deadline, the Blue Jays traded Drew Hutchison to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Francisco Liriano, Reese McGuire, and Harold Ramírez.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/08/01/blue-jays-cash-in-with-late-liriano-swap.html Blue Jays cash in with late Liriano swap Kennedy Brendan thestar.com August 1, 2016 August 2, 2016 The game against the Astros that night went tied 1–1 into extra innings. Scott Feldman ended up taking the loss for Toronto, yielding a lead-off single to Jose Altuve before Carlos Correa knocked him in with a walk-off double in the fourteenth inning. Marcus Stroman set a new career-high with 13 strikeouts in the game.Blue Jays squander strong start from Stroman, lose in extras http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/jays-lose-astros-extras-1.3703615 cbc.ca August 2, 2016 August 4, 2016 José Bautista hit his 300th career home run in the second game of the series as Toronto won 2–1, aided by a strong pitching performance from R. A. Dickey.Bautista hits 300th homer, Dickey sharp as Jays top Astros https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/bautista-hits-300th-homer-dickey-sharp-as-jays-top-astros/article31252495/ theglobeandmail.com August 2, 2016 August 4, 2016 Marco Estrada would hold Houston to a single run in the third game of the series, and the offence would hit three solo home runs to win 3–1.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/08/03/blue-jays-bombs-marco-estrada-too-much-for-astros Blue Jays bombs, Marco Estrada too much for Astros Fidlin Ken torontosun.com August 3, 2016 August 4, 2016 The Blue Jays would capture the series in the final game, winning 4–1. Edwin Encarnación hit his 30th home run of the season, and J. A. Happ earned his 15th win, tying Stephen Strasburg for the MLB lead.Edwin homers, Happ rolls to AL-best 15th win http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/193696448/ja-happ-wins-15th-as-blue-jays-beat-astros/ McTaggart Brian Chisholm Gregor MLB.com August 4, 2016 August 4, 2016 August 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160806152817/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/193696448/ja-happ-wins-15th-as-blue-jays-beat-astros/ dead To close their road trip, the Blue Jays played three games in Kauffman Stadium against the Royals in Kansas City, Missouri. Devon Travis hit a leadoff home run in the first game to give the Jays an early lead, and in the ninth inning, he would hit a go-ahead home run to lead Toronto to a 4–3 win.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/travis-goes-deep-twice-blue-jays-win-opener-vs-royals/ Travis goes deep twice as Blue Jays win opener vs. Royals Sportsnet August 5, 2016 August 11, 2016 Aaron Sanchez had his ten-game winning streak spanned by the Royals in the second game, losing 4–2.Sanchez, Blue Jays see win streaks snapped in loss to Royals http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/sanchezs-blue-jays-win-streaks-snapped-royals/ Sportsnet August 6, 2016 August 11, 2016 The Royals would take the series with a 7–1 win over the Blue Jays in the finale.Blue Jays hit a wall, lose second straight to Royals http://www.torontosun.com/2016/08/07/blue-jays-hit-a-wall-lose-second-straight-to-royals Fidlin Ken torontosun.com August 7, 2016 August 11, 2016 Returning home from a road trip that saw just 17 total runs of offence, the Blue Jays battled the Rays for three games. Devon Travis led the way in the first game, recording four hits for the first time in his career as the Blue Jays topped the Rays, 7–5.http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/blue-jays-bust-out-of-scoring-slump-in-7-5-win-over-rays-1.3020580 https://web.archive.org/web/20160825230607/http://toronto.ctvnews.ca/blue-jays-bust-out-of-scoring-slump-in-7-5-win-over-rays-1.3020580 dead August 25, 2016 Blue Jays bust out of scoring slump in 7-5 win over Rays Siegel Jonas ctvnews.ca August 8, 2016 August 11, 2016 The Rays would get the better of Marco Estrada and the Toronto bullpen in the second game, handing the Jays a 9–2 loss.Estrada struggles, Blue Jays bullpen can't contain Rays in loss http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/estrada-struggles-blue-jays-bullpen-cant-contain-rays-loss/ Sportsnet August 9, 2016 August 11, 2016 In the series finale, J. A. Happ became the season's first 16-game winner, shutting out Tampa over six innings in a 7–0 win. As the Orioles lost their game to Oakland later that night, the victory put Toronto in first place by a full game for the first time in the 2016 season.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/194852466/ja-happ-wins-16th-blue-jays-shut-out-rays/ Happ first to 16 wins; Blue Jays alone in first Ravjiani Alykhan Chastain Bill MLB.com August 10, 2016 August 11, 2016 August 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160812185048/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/194852466/ja-happ-wins-16th-blue-jays-shut-out-rays/ dead Looking to expand their division lead, the Jays took on the Astros once again. Former Blue Jays draftee Joe Musgrove made the start in the first game for Houston and pitched seven innings to lead the Astros to a 5–3 win over Toronto.https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/liriano-struggles-in-home-debut-blue-jays-fall-5-3-to-astros/ Liriano struggles in home debut; Blue Jays fall 5-3 to Astros Siegel Jonas Sportsnet ctvnews.ca August 12, 2016 August 17, 2016 Aaron Sanchez put the Blue Jays in a 2–0 hole to begin the second game, but regrouped and pitched seven strong innings. Russell Martin would hit a three-run home run late in the game to lift the Blue Jays to a 4–2 victory. Roberto Osuna earned his 46th career save in the win, tying Terry Forster's record for saves prior to a pitcher's 22nd birthday.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/08/13/russell-martins-three-run-homer-sparks-blue-jays-win-over-astros.html Russell Martin's three-run homer sparks Blue Jays win over Astros Zwolinski Mark thestar.com August 13, 2016 August 17, 2016 The Jays would take the series with a 9–2 win in the finale, led by a strong pitching performance by Marcus Stroman and home runs from Edwin Encarnación, Troy Tulowitzki, and Russell Martin.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/08/14/jays-dominate-astros-in-9-2-win Jays dominate Astros in 9-2 win Wolstat Ryan torontosun.com August 14, 2016 August 17, 2016 Embarking on their second road trip of August, the Blue Jays went to New York to take on the Yankees. Entering the series, the Jays had won four consecutive series at Yankee Stadium. Rookie Chad Green started the first game of the series for New York and dominated the Blue Jays, pitching six shutout innings and striking out eleven in a 1–0 win.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/greens-arm-judges-bat-lead-yankees-over-blue-jays-1-0/article31426155/ Green's arm, Judge's bat lead Yankees over Blue Jays 1-0 Walker Ben theglobeandmail.com August 15, 2016 August 17, 2016 In the second game, the Yankees took a 5–0 lead into a 45-minute rain delay. After the rain, Scott Feldman would give up another run to New York before the Toronto offence would score 12 unanswered runs to win 12–6. Russell Martin hit two home runs and Troy Tulowitzki had four hits in a game for the first time as a Blue Jay.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-rally-eight-runs-eighth-inning-beat-yankees/ Blue Jays move back atop AL East with comeback win over Yankees Sportsnet August 16, 2016 August 17, 2016 Toronto would take the third and final game of the series by a score of 7–4, giving J. A. Happ his 17th win, which broke a tie with Rick Porcello for the league-lead. The Blue Jays became the sixth team in MLB history to win five consecutive road series against the Yankees, and the first since the Cleveland Indians in 1969.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/196139696/happs-mlb-best-17th-win-spurs-blue-jays/ Happ's MLB-best 17th win spurs Blue Jays Suss Nick Chisholm Gregor MLB.com August 17, 2016 August 17, 2016 August 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160818112722/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/196139696/happs-mlb-best-17th-win-spurs-blue-jays/ dead Coincidentally, the Blue Jays then travelled to Cleveland to play the Indians for three games in what some considered to be a playoff preview.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/series-preview-blue-jays-indians-matchup-prelude-post-season/ Series preview: Blue Jays-Indians matchup prelude to post-season? Asano Naoko Sportsnet August 19, 2016 August 27, 2016 Toronto took a 2–1 lead into the ninth inning of the first game, before Roberto Osuna allowed back-to-back solo home runs to give Cleveland the 3–2 victory.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/08/19/back-to-back-ninth-inning-homers-lift-indians-over-blue-jays.html Back-to-back ninth-inning homers lift Indians over Blue Jays Griffin Richard thestar.com August 19, 2016 August 27, 2016 In the second game, the Blue Jays again took a one run lead into the ninth inning, however this time Osuna would close the game without issue, leading the Jays to a 6–5 win.https://nationalpost.com/sports/baseball/mlb/redemption-for-roberto-osuna-as-toronto-blue-jays-hold-on-to-edge-cleveland-indians-6-5 Redemption for Roberto Osuna as Toronto Blue Jays hold on to edge Cleveland Indians 6-5 Fidlin Ken news.nationalpost.com August 21, 2016 August 27, 2016 Prior to the series finale, the Blue Jays optioned Aaron Sanchez to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays to skip his next start, limit his innings, and allow his roster space to be used by Aaron Loup.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-option-sanchez-dunedin-call-loup/ Blue Jays option Aaron Sanchez to Dunedin, recall Aaron Loup Davidi Shi Sportsnet August 21, 2016 August 21, 2016 Brett Cecil would be called upon to pitch the eighth inning of the finale, and protect a 2–1 lead. Cecil would allow a two-run home run to José Ramírez that gave the Indians a 3–2 lead they would not relinquish.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-squander-late-lead-loss-indians/ Blue Jays squander late lead in loss to Indians Sportsnet August 21, 2016 August 27, 2016 Coming back to Toronto with a 3–3 record over their road trip, the Blue Jays battled the last-place Los Angeles Angels for the first time in 2016. R. A. Dickey held the Angels to a single run over 62 3 innings, leading Toronto to a 7–2 win.Blue Jays seize opportunity, down Angels 7-2 http://www.torontosun.com/2016/08/23/jays-seize-opportunity-down-angels-7-2 Ganter Mike torontosun.com August 23, 2016 August 27, 2016 The Angels offence got to Marco Estrada early and often in the second game of the series, tagging him for a season-high ten hits and six runs and defeating the Jays 8–2.https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/nationals/estrada-struggles-as-blue-jays-lose-to-angels-8-2/2016/08/25/df3b0272-6a78-11e6-91cb-ecb5418830e9_story.html Estrada struggles as Blue Jays lose to Angels 8-2 Harrison Ian washingtonpost.com August 25, 2016 August 27, 2016June 2021 medicmedic In the rubber match, the Angels handed J. A. Happ his first loss since June, taking the game and the series, 6–3.https://www.tsn.ca/happ-loses-for-first-time-since-june-as-jays-fall-to-angels-1.555484 Jays fall to Angels, Happ streak snapped TSN.ca August 25, 2016 August 27, 2016 Hoping to bounce back from a disappointing series against one last-place team, Toronto then took on another last-place team in the Minnesota Twins. The first game would see a resurgence for the Blue Jays offence, as Justin Smoak and Russell Martin each recorded 5 RBI to lead the Jays to a 15–8 victory.https://montrealgazette.com/sports/baseball/jays-offence-ignites-in-15-8-win-over-twins Jays offence ignites in 15-8 win over Twins montrealgazette.com August 26, 2016 August 29, 2016 The Blue Jays trailed the Twins 5–1 in the next match of the series, before working their way back into the game. Down 7–6 in the bottom of the eighth inning, Melvin Upton Jr. hit a triple and came in to score on an error by Max Kepler on the play, giving Toronto an 8–7 lead that they would successfully hold.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/upton-leads-blue-jays-to-8-7-win-over-twins/article31586284/ Upton leads Blue Jays to 8-7 win over Twins Chidley-Hill John theglobeandmail.com August 27, 2016 August 29, 2016 The Blue Jays would complete the sweep with another come-from-behind victory, winning 9–6, and taking a two-game lead over the Red Sox for the division lead. Josh Donaldson hit three home runs for the first time in his career, and was showered with baseball caps from the fans after completing the hat-trick.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/198180632/torontos-josh-donaldson-has-first-3-hr-game/ Donaldson records first career three-homer game Ravjiani Alykhan MLB.com August 28, 2016 August 29, 2016 August 29, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160829123243/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/198180632/torontos-josh-donaldson-has-first-3-hr-game/ dead Bringing August to a close, the Blue Jays embarked upon a crucial nine-game road trip against three AL East teams, beginning with the Baltimore Orioles. Marco Estrada would yield just a single run to the Baltimore offence, and Josh Donaldson would homer for the fourth time in two games to lead Toronto to a 5–1 win in the series opener. Dioner Navarro reported to the team before the game, and Josh Thole was designated for assignment to make room on the roster.http://globalnews.ca/news/2910600/josh-donaldson-homers-again-blue-jays-beat-orioles-5-1/ Josh Donaldson homers again, Blue Jays beat Orioles 5-1 Karpovich Todd globalnews.ca August 29, 2016 September 4, 2016 The Orioles would take the second game, 5–3, with Matt Wieters hitting a go-ahead, two-run home run off Jason Grilli in the eighth inning.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/grillis-momentum-stalls-blue-jays-loss-orioles/ Grilli's momentum stalls in Blue Jays' loss to Orioles Nicholson-Smith Ben Sportsnet August 30, 2016 September 4, 2016 Aaron Sanchez was recalled from Advanced-A Dunedin to make the start in the series finale, and held the Orioles to a single unearned run through six innings of work. Sanchez would earn his 13th win of the season, as the Blue Jays took the series, 5–3.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/bautista-martin-power-blue-jays-past-orioles-5-3/article31657241/ Bautista, Martin power Blue Jays past Orioles 5-3 Karpovich Todd theglobeandmail.com August 31, 2016 September 4, 2016 Shortly before the end of the month, Josh Thole was re-signed by the Blue Jays, allowing him to maintain his postseason roster eligibility. To make room on the roster, Devon Travis was optioned to the Rookie-Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-thole-1.3744771 Blue Jays bring back catcher Josh Thole cbc.ca September 1, 2016 September 4, 2016 September–October thumb|right|275px|J. A. Happ became the sixth 20-game winner in franchise history on September 20. After an off-day to begin September, the Blue Jays battled the Rays at Tropicana Field. As the Bluefield season ended on September 1, Devon Travis was able to be recalled without waiting ten days. In addition, the Blue Jays recalled Danny Barnes, Darrell Ceciliani, Dalton Pompey, and Ryan Tepera due to the September roster expansion, and added Matt Dermody to the roster.http://www.cp24.com/sports/blue-jays-add-canadian-outfielder-pompey-six-others-in-roster-expansion-1.3056412 Blue Jays add Canadian outfielder Pompey, six others in roster expansion cp24.com September 2, 2016 September 4, 2016 In the game against Tampa that night, the Rays took advantage of a shaky night for the Toronto pitching staff, taking the opener 8–3.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/09/02/stroman-blue-jays-lose-8-3-to-rays/89812984/ Stroman, Blue Jays lose 8-3 to Rays usatoday.com September 2, 2016 September 2, 2016 Blake Snell held the Jays offence to a single run in the second game of the three-game series. The Blue Jays mounted a late-game comeback, scoring four runs in the ninth but fell short, losing 7–5. The loss moved Toronto into a tie with the Boston Red Sox, who defeated Oakland later that day, for the lead in the AL East.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/jays-rally-falls-short-1.3747738 Blue Jays' late rally falls short against Rays cbc.ca September 3, 2016 September 4, 2016 Toronto would avoid being swept by taking the third game by a score of 5–3, thanks in large part to 61 3 scoreless innings from the bullpen.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/russell-martin-helps-blue-jays-avoid-sweep-vs-rays/ Russell Martin helps Blue Jays avoid sweep vs. Rays Sportsnet September 4, 2016 September 4, 2016 Looking to rebound from another disappointing series in St. Petersburg, the Blue Jays took on the Yankees to close their road trip. R. A. Dickey allowed five runs in four innings pitched in the first game, giving the Yankees a 5–3 victory.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/09/05/blue-jays-labour-5-3-loss-to-yankees Blue Jays labour in loss to Yankees Buffery Steve torontosun.com September 5, 2016 September 15, 2016 Toronto held a 4–3 lead in the eighth inning before Jason Grilli yielded four runs to put the Jays down 7–4. The Blue Jays would battle back in the ninth, scoring two runs off Yankees closer Dellin Betances and loading the bases against his replacement, Blake Parker. Parker would end the game, getting Justin Smoak to flyout to the left field warning track and giving the Yankees a 7–6 win, which would be credited to relief pitcher Chasen Shreve.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/09/06/blue-jays-9th-inning-rally-comes-up-short-in-nailbiting-loss-to-yankees Blue Jays' 9th inning rally falls short in nailbiting loss to Yankees Buffery Steve torontosun.com September 6, 2016 September 15, 2016 The Blue Jays would be swept for the first time on the road this season, losing the finale by a 2–0 score.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/09/07/blue-jays-shut-out-swept-in-the-bronx.html Blue Jays swept by Yankees, fall to second place in AL East Kennedy Brendan thestar.com September 7, 2016 September 15, 2016 Coming home after a disappointing 3–6 road trip, the Blue Jays set their sights on the division-leading Red Sox. Marco Estrada continued to struggle, pitching just 22 3 innings and allowing four runs. The bullpen fared much worse, as Boston starter Rick Porcello became MLB's first 20-game winner of the 2016 season in a 13–3 Red Sox win.https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/09/09/estrada-struggles-as-slumping-blue-jays-lose-13-3-to-red-sox/90170082/ Estrada struggles as slumping Blue Jays lose 13-3 to Red Sox usatoday.com September 9, 2016 September 15, 2016 J. A. Happ held the high-powered Boston offence to two runs in six innings pitched in the second game, while Melvin Upton Jr. and José Bautista provided all the offence Toronto would need in a 3–2 win to break a four-game losing streak.http://globalnews.ca/news/2932539/uptons-home-run-helps-toronto-blue-jays-beat-boston-red-sox-3-2-in-crucial-win/ Upton's home run helps Toronto Blue Jays beat Boston Red Sox 3-2 in crucial win Chidley-Hill John globalnews.ca September 10, 2016 September 15, 2016 Boston would take the final game of the three-game series, 11–8, giving Toronto three consecutive series losses.http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/sep/11/sanchez-struggles-with-blister-jays-lose-11-8-to-r/ Sanchez struggles with blister, Jays lose 11-8 to Red Sox Harrison Ian washingtontimes.com September 11, 2016 September 15, 2016 To end their six-game homestand, the Blue Jays took on Tampa for the last time in 2016. Ezequiel Carrera would hit a go-ahead, pinch hit solo home run in the eighth inning to give Toronto a 3–2 lead that they would not relinquish.https://www.ctvnews.ca/sports/article/pinch-hit-homer-lifts-blue-jays-to-3-2-win-over-rays/ Pinch-hit homer lifts Blue Jays to 3-2 win over Rays Coutu Melissa ctvnews.ca September 12, 2016 September 15, 2016 The Rays pitching, as they had done several times in 2016, shut down the Blue Jays offence in the second game of the series, pitching to a 6–2 victory.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-slow-start-september-continues-loss-rays/ Blue Jays' slow start to September continues with loss to Rays Sportsnet September 13, 2016 September 15, 2016 In their final game against the Rays, the Blue Jays managed just two hits in an 8–1 loss that dropped their September record to a dismal 3–9. Josh Donaldson missed the entire series with a hip injury, and had an MRI during the final game.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/201281270/dropped-by-rays-blue-jays-hold-spot-in-races/ Blue Jays lose to Rays, hold ground in AL races Ravjiani Alykhan Chastain Bill MLB.com September 14, 2016 September 15, 2016 September 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160915231409/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/201281270/dropped-by-rays-blue-jays-hold-spot-in-races/ dead In desperate need of wins, the Blue Jays began a west-coast road trip against the Los Angeles Angels. Josh Donaldson returned to the lineup and led the Jays to a 7–2 victory, with J. A. Happ picking up his 19th win of the season.https://nationalpost.com/sports/baseball/mlb/josh-donaldson-returns-in-style-smashing-three-hits-in-blue-jays-7-2-win-over-angels Josh Donaldson returns in style, smashing three hits in Toronto Blue Jays' 7-2 win over Los Angeles Angels Fidlin Ken news.nationalpost.com September 16, 2016 September 26, 2016 R. A. Dickey, making possibly his final start as a Blue Jay, held the Angels scoreless over his five innings in Toronto's 5–0 win.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/09/17/tulowitzki-blast-sparks-jays-past-angels.html Tulowitzki blast sparks Jays past Angels Griffin Richard thestar.com September 17, 2016 September 26, 2016 The Angels would hold the Blue Jays to a single run in the third game, winning 6–1 and dropping the Jays to three games back of the division-leading Red Sox.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/201952632/toronto-slips-in-al-east-after-loss-to-angels/ Blue Jays fall to Halos, slip to 3 back in East Baer Jack Chisholm Gregor MLB.com September 17, 2016 September 26, 2016 September 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160921002643/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/201952632/toronto-slips-in-al-east-after-loss-to-angels/ dead Los Angeles would split the series, taking the fourth and final game 4–0. With the loss, Toronto fell four games back to Boston in the AL East.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/09/18/jays-fall-behind-orioles-after-loss-to-angels.html Cold bats undercut Blue Jays pitching in Angels series split: Griffin Griffin Richard thestar.com September 18, 2016 September 26, 2016 To close their road play on the west coast, the Blue Jays played a crucial series against the Seattle Mariners. Entering play, Toronto held the second wild-card spot, while the Mariners were two games back. With thousands of western Canadians making the trip to Seattle given Seattle's proximity to the Canadian border, Marco Estrada led the Jays to a 3–2 win in the first game.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/09/20/estrada-leads-blue-jays-to-3-2-win-over-mariners Estrada leads Blue Jays to crucial win over Mariners Fidlin Ken torontosun.com September 20, 2016 September 26, 2016 J. A. Happ became the sixth 20-game winner in Blue Jays franchise history in the second game of the series, winning 10–2. Russell Martin and Michael Saunders each hit home runs in the fourth inning to become the first Canadian teammates in MLB history to have 20 or more home runs in a season.https://www.thestar.com/sports/bluejays/2016/09/21/blue-jays-canadians-make-home-run-history-in-win-over-mariners-griffin.html Blue Jays' Canadians make home-run history in win over Mariners: Griffin Griffin Richard thestar.com September 21, 2016 September 26, 2016 The Mariners would avoid the sweep, taking the final game 2–1 in the twelfth inning. With the Orioles being swept by the Red Sox on Toronto's off day, the Jays moved into the first wild card position.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/09/21/blue-jays-cant-sweep-mariners-suffer-crushing-loss-in-12-innings Blue Jays can't sweep Mariners, suffer crushing loss in 12 innings Fidlin Ken torontosun.com September 21, 2016 September 26, 2016 The Blue Jays returned to the Rogers Centre for their final homestand of the 2016 regular season; first by taking on the Yankees. The Toronto offence exploded in the first game, and Francisco Liriano had his best start as a Blue Jay, shutting out New York through his six innings in a 9–0 victory.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/liriano-dominates-bats-explode-blue-jays-win-yankees/ Liriano dominates, bats explode in Blue Jays' win over Yankees Sportsnet September 23, 2016 September 26, 2016 The second game went tied 0–0 into the eighth inning, before José Bautista launched a three-run home run off Yankees reliever Tyler Clippard to lift Toronto to a 3–0 win.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/bautistas-late-heroics-lift-blue-jays-win-yankees/ Bautista's late heroics lift Blue Jays to win over Yankees Sportsnet September 24, 2016 September 26, 2016 In the third game, Bautista hit a tie-breaking solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, giving the Blue Jays a 2–1 lead. In the ninth, the Yankees would score two runs off closer Roberto Osuna to take a 3–2 lead. With Tyler Clippard pitching for the second consecutive day, Ezequiel Carrera would tie the game with a perfectly executed safety squeeze before Edwin Encarnación hit a walk-off single to win 4–3.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-yankees-1.3778165 Encarnacion's 9th-inning heroics lift Jays over Yankees Davidson Neil cbc.ca September 25, 2016 September 26, 2016 The final game was marred by two bench-clearing brawls in the second inning. Yankees starter Luis Severino hit Josh Donaldson on the elbow in the first inning, and J. A. Happ retaliated in the top of the second, first throwing behind Chase Headley and then hitting him on the hip. Home plate umpire Todd Tichenor issued a warning to both teams, and after the first uneventful brawl, Yankees manager Joe Girardi was ejected for arguing the warning. In the bottom half of the second, Severino threw behind Justin Smoak and then hit him, leading to the second brawl. Severino was immediately ejected, and after order had been restored Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild and bench coach Rob Thomson were also ejected. Toronto led 3–2 heading into the ninth inning, but New York would score five runs to take the lead. The Jays rally would fall short, as the Yankees avoided the sweep, 7–5.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/yankees-blue-jays-sweep-1.3779806 Blue Jays miss sweep of Yankees in testy series finale cbc.ca September 26, 2016 September 30, 2016 Holding the first wild-card position, the Blue Jays played their final regular season home series against Baltimore, who held the second wild-card spot entering play. Aaron Sanchez held the high-powered Orioles offence to a single run in the first game, striking out ten in a 5–1 victory.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/sanchez-gets-blue-jays-back-track-win-orioles/ Sanchez gets Blue Jays back on track with win over Orioles Davidi Shi Sportsnet September 27, 2016 September 30, 2016 The Blue Jays would drop the second game, 3–2, despite taking a 2–1 lead into the ninth inning. With the Blue Jays loss, the Boston Red Sox clinched the division.http://globalnews.ca/news/2971200/blue-jays-loss-to-orioles-hands-al-east-title-to-red-sox/ Blue Jays loss to Orioles hands AL East title to Red Sox Strong Gregory globalnews.ca September 28, 2016 September 30, 2016 Toronto was shut out in their final regular season home game, 4–0, and moved into a tie with Baltimore for the top wild-card position heading into the final weekend of the season.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/09/29/blue-jays-bats-silent-in-shutout-loss-to-orioles Blue Jays bats silent in shutout loss to Orioles Wolstat Ryan torontosun.com September 29, 2016 September 30, 2016 Looking to ensure a postseason berth, the Blue Jays closed out the season by visiting the division-winning Boston Red Sox. Toronto lost the first game, 5–3, after Brett Cecil surrendered what would be David Ortiz's final regular-season home run. Baltimore also defeated New York, causing the Blue Jays to fall a game behind the Orioles for the top wild-card spot.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/ortiz-sox-beat-jays-1.3787227 Blue Jays lose ground in wild card race after loss to Red Sox cbc.ca September 30, 2016 October 2, 2016 The next day, Toronto defeated Boston, 4–3, thanks to a three-RBI night from Kevin Pillar. They also pulled back into a tie with Baltimore for the top wild-card after Baltimore lost to New York, enabling them to clinch the top wild-card spot with a win in the season finale.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/baseball/blue-jays-beat-red-sox-4-3-move-up-in-wild-card-race/article32202995/ Blue Jays beat Red Sox 4-3, move up in wild-card race theglobeandmail.com October 1, 2016 October 2, 2016 In the season finale, Aaron Sanchez carried a no-hitter into the seventh inning, and both Devon Travis and Troy Tulowitzki contributed with two-out hits, helping the Blue Jays win, 2–1. With Baltimore's win over New York, Toronto and Baltimore finished the season with identical 89–73 records; however, Toronto clinched the top wild-card spot based on their 10–9 head-to-head record against Baltimore in 2016.http://www.torontosun.com/2016/10/02/blue-jays-win-tense-game-over-red-sox-earn-wild-card-home-date Blue Jays win tense game over Red Sox, earn wild card home date torontosun.com October 2, 2016 October 2, 2016 Game log Legend Blue Jays win Blue Jays loss Game postponed Toronto Blue Jays 2016 Game Log y Toronto Blue Jays April: 11–14 (Home: 5–7; Road: 6–7) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 1 || April 3 || @ Rays || 5–3 || Stroman (1–0) || Archer (0–1) || Osuna (1) || 31,042 || 1–0 || +½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 2 || April 4 || @ Rays || 5–3 || Dickey (1–0) || Smyly (0–1) || Osuna (2) || 15,116 || 2–0 || +½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 3 || April 5 || @ Rays || 2–3 || Colomé (1–0) || Cecil (0–1) || — || 12,757 || 2–1 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 4 || April 6 || @ Rays || 3–5 || Ramírez (1–0) || Floyd (0–1) || — || 14,257 || 2–2 || 1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 5 || April 8 || Red Sox || 7–8 || Barnes (1–0) || Storen (0–1) || Kimbrel (1) || 48,871 || 2–3 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 6 || April 9 || Red Sox || 4–8 || Porcello (1–0) || Dickey (1–1) || — || 47,138 || 2–4 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 7 || April 10 || Red Sox || 3–0 || Estrada (1–0) || Wright (0–1) || Osuna (3) || 46,168 || 3–4 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 8 || April 12 || Yankees || 2–3 || Barbato (1–0) || Cecil (0–2) || Miller (2) || 28,819 || 3–5 || 4½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 9 || April 13 || Yankees || 7–2 || Happ (1–0) || Pineda (1–1) || — || 27,938 || 4–5 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 10 || April 14 || Yankees || 4–2 || Stroman (2–0) || Eovaldi (0–1) || Osuna (4) || 36,238 || 5–5 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 11 || April 15 || @ Red Sox || 3–5 || Porcello (2–0) || Dickey (1–2) || Kimbrel (3) || 31,415 || 5–6 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 12 || April 16 || @ Red Sox || 2–4 || Price (2–0) || Estrada (1–1) || Kimbrel (4) || 36,267 || 5–7 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 13 || April 17 || @ Red Sox || 5–3 || Sanchez (1–0) || Wright (0–2) || — || 37,217 || 6–7 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 14 || April 18 || @ Red Sox || 4–3 || Happ (2–0) || Uehara (0–1) || Storen (1) || 37,168 || 7–7 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 15 || April 19 || @ Orioles || 4–3 || Stroman (3–0) || Wright (1–1) || Osuna (5) || 16,783 || 8–7 || 1½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 16 || April 20 || @ Orioles || 3–4 (10) || Givens (1–0) || Biagini (0–1) || — || 15,404 || 8–8 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 17 || April 21 || @ Orioles || 2–3 || O'Day (1–0) || Cecil (0–3) || Britton (4) || 17,644 || 8–9 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 18 || April 22 || Athletics || 5–8 || Gray (3–1) || Sanchez (1–1) || Madson (7) || 34,251 || 8–10 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 19 || April 23 || Athletics || 9–3 || Happ (3–0) || Bassitt (0–1) || — || 46,334 || 9–10 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 20 || April 24 || Athletics || 6–3 || Hutchison (1–0) || Surkamp (0–2) || Osuna (6) || 46,300 || 10–10 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 21 || April 25 || White Sox || 5–7 || Putnam (1–0) || Cecil (0–4) || Robertson (8) || 24,333 || 10–11 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 22 || April 26 || White Sox || 1–10 || Sale (5–0) || Dickey (1–3) || — || 23,726 || 10–12 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 23 || April 27 || White Sox || 0–4 || Quintana (3–1) || Estrada (1–2) || — || 28,759 || 10–13 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 24 || April 29 || @ Rays || 6–1 || Sanchez (2–1) || Smyly (1–3) || — || 13,679 || 11–13 || 4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 25 || April 30 || @ Rays || 3–4 || Cedeño (2–0) || Cecil (0–5) || — || 14,948 || 11–14 || 4 |- y Toronto Blue Jays May: 17–12 (Home: 8–7; Road: 9–5) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 26 || May 1 || @ Rays || 5–1 || Stroman (4–0) || Cedeño (2–1) || — || 27,217 || 12–14 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 27 || May 2 || Rangers || 1–2 || Barnette (1–1) || Floyd (0–2) || Tolleson (9) || 25,323 || 12–15 || 4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 28 || May 3 || Rangers || 3–1 (10) || Biagini (1–1) || Klein (0–1) || — || 24,437 || 13–15 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 29 || May 4 || Rangers || 4–3 || Osuna (1–0) || Barnette (1–2) || — || 25,229 || 14–15 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 30 || May 5 || Rangers || 12–2 || Happ (4–0) || Holland (3–2) || — || 35,468 || 15–15 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 31 || May 6 || Dodgers || 5–2 || Floyd (1–2) || Blanton (2–2) || Storen (2) || 42,304 || 16–15 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 32 || May 7 || Dodgers || 2–6 || Kershaw (4–1) || Dickey (1–4) || — || 47,156 || 16–16 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 33 || May 8 || Dodgers || 2–4 || Hatcher (3–3) || Storen (0–2) || Jansen (11) || 46,665 || 16–17 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 34 || May 9 || @ Giants || 3–1 || Sanchez (3–1) || Peavy (1–4) || Osuna (7) || 41,256 || 17–17 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 35 || May 10 || @ Giants || 4–0 || Happ (5–0) || Cain (0–5) || Osuna (8) || 41,464 || 18–17 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 36 || May 11 || @ Giants || 4–5 (13) || Suárez (1–0) || Tepera (0–1) || — || 41,372 || 18–18 || 4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 37 || May 13 || @ Rangers || 5–0 || Dickey (2–4) || Pérez (1–3) || — || 40,344 || 19–18 || 4½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 38 || May 14 || @ Rangers || 5–6 (10) || Barnette (3–2) || Floyd (1–3) || — || 47,115 || 19–19 || 5½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 39 || May 15 || @ Rangers || 6–7 || Bush (1–0) || Chavez (0–1) || Dyson (2) || 41,327 || 19–20 || 5½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 40 || May 16 || Rays || 2–13 || Smyly (2–4) || Happ (5–1) || — || 26,516 || 19–21 || 6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 41 || May 17 || Rays || 2–12 || Archer (3–4) || Stroman (4–1) || — || 27,521 || 19–22 || 6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 42 || May 18 || Rays || 3–6 || Odorizzi (1–2) || Dickey (2–5) || Colomé (10) || 29,078 || 19–23 || 7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 43 || May 19 || @ Twins || 3–2 (11) || Osuna (2–0) || Pressly (1–3) || Biagini (1) || 25,435 || 20–23 || 6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 44 || May 20 || @ Twins || 9–3 || Sanchez (4–1) || Duffey (1–3) || — || 29,396 || 21–23 || 6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 45 || May 21 || @ Twins || 3–5 || Abad (1–0) || Happ (5–2) || Jepsen (3) || 30,460 || 21–24 || 7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 46 || May 22 || @ Twins || 3–1 || Stroman (5–1) || Hughes (1–7) || Osuna (9) || 33,421 || 22–24 || 6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 47 || May 24 || @ Yankees || 0–6 || Eovaldi (5–2) || Dickey (2–6) || — || 35,174 || 22–25 || 7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 48 || May 25 || @ Yankees || 8–4 || Estrada (2–2) || Nova (3–2) || — || 38,959 || 23–25 || 7 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 49 || May 26 || @ Yankees || 3–1 || Happ (6–2) || Sabathia (3–3) || Osuna (10) || 38,391 || 24–25 || 6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 50 || May 27 || Red Sox || 7–5 || Biagini (2–1) || Uehara (2–2) || Osuna (11) || 46,470 || 25–25 || 5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 51 || May 28 || Red Sox || 10–9 || Floyd (2–3) || Kimbrel (0–2) || — || 48,154 || 26–25 || 4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 52 || May 29 || Red Sox || 3–5 (11) || Buchholz (3–5) || Floyd (2–4) || Uehara (1) || 47,916 || 26–26 || 5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 53 || May 30 || Yankees || 4–2 || Estrada (3–2) || Nova (3–3) || Storen (3) || 32,921 || 27–26 || 5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 54 || May 31 || Yankees || 4–1 || Biagini (3–1) || Sabathia (3–4) || Osuna (12) || 33,419 || 28–26 || 5 |- y Toronto Blue Jays June: 15–12 (Home: 6–4; Road: 9–8) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss. Save Attendance Record GB |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 55 || June 1 || Yankees || 7–0 || Sanchez (5–1) || Tanaka (3–1) || — || 39,512 || 29–26 || 4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 56 || June 3 || @ Red Sox || 5–2 || Dickey (3–6) || Price (7–2) || Osuna (13) || 37,129 || 30–26 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 57 || June 4 || @ Red Sox || 4–6 || Wright (6–4) || Stroman (5–2) || Kimbrel (13) || 37,762 || 30–27 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 58 || June 5 || @ Red Sox || 5–4 || Estrada (4–2) || Rodríguez (1–1) || — || 35,823 || 31–27 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 59 || June 6 || @ Tigers || 0–11 || Fulmer (6–1) || Happ (6–3) || — || 29,771 || 31–28 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 60 || June 7 || @ Tigers || 2–3 (10) || Wilson (2–1) || Biagini (3–2) || — || 30,745 || 31–29 || 4½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 61 || June 8 || @ Tigers || 7–2 || Dickey (4–6) || Zimmermann (8–3) || — || 36,036 || 32–29 || 4½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 62 || June 9 || Orioles || 5–6 || Bundy (2–1) || Osuna (2–1) || Britton (19) || 41,448 || 32–30 || 5½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 63 || June 10 || Orioles || 4–3 (10) || Storen (1–2) || Brach (5–1) || — || 44,439 || 33–30 || 4½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 64 || June 11 || Orioles || 11–6 || Happ (7–3) || McFarland (1–2) || — || 47,651 || 34–30 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 65 || June 12 || Orioles || 10–9 || Sanchez (6–1) || Jiménez (3–7) || Grilli (3)Note 1 save with Toronto || 47,249 || 35–30 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 66 || June 13 || Phillies || 0–7 || Eickhoff (4–8) || Dickey (4–7) || — || 35,678 || 35–31 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 67 || June 14 || Phillies || 11–3 || Stroman (6–2) || Eflin (0–1) || — || 47,066 || 36–31 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 68 || June 15 || @ Phillies || 7–2 || Estrada (5–2) || Hellickson (4–5) || — || 24,753 || 37–31 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 69 || June 16 || @ Philles || 13–2 || Happ (8–3) || Nola (5–6) || — || 22,279 || 38–31 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 70 || June 17 || @ Orioles || 13–3 || Sanchez (7–1) || Wright (3–4) || — || 38,306 || 39–31 || 1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 71 || June 18 || @ Orioles || 2–4 || Gallardo (2–1) || Dickey (4–8) || Britton (21) || 41,901 || 39–32 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 72 || June 19 || @ Orioles || 6–11 || Tillman (10–1) || Stroman (6–3) || — || 39,024 || 39–33 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 73 || June 21 || Diamondbacks || 2–4 || Corbin (4–6) || Estrada (5–3) || Hudson (1) || 41,838 || 39–34 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 74 || June 22 || Diamondbacks || 5–2 || Happ (9–3) || Ray (4–6) || Osuna (14) || 46,967 || 40–34 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 75 || June 24 || @ White Sox || 2–3 || Jones (3–2) || Chavez (0–2) || Robertson (19) || 27,196 || 40–35 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 76 || June 25 || @ White Sox || 10–8 || Dickey (5–8) || González (1–3) || Osuna (15) || 25,776 || 41–35 || 4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 77 || June 26 || @ White Sox || 2–5 || Sale (13–2) || Stroman (6–4) || Robertson (20) || 28,345 || 41–36 || 5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 78 || June 27 || @ Rockies || 5–9 || Gray (5–3) || Storen (1–3) || — || 36,419 || 41–37 || 5½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 79 || June 28 || @ Rockies || 14–9 || Happ (10–3) || Butler (2–5) || || 33,917 || 42–37 || 5½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 80 || June 29 || @ Rockies || 5–3 || Sanchez (8–1) || Anderson (0–2) || — || 38,412 || 43–37 || 5½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 81 || June 30 || Indians || 1–4 || Carrasco (4–2) || Dickey (5–9) || Allen (17) || 41,365 || 43–38 || 5½ |- y Toronto Blue Jays July: 16–8 (Home: 13–6; Road: 3–2) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 82 || July 1 || Indians || 1–2 (19) || Bauer (7–2) || Barney (0–1) || — || 45,825 || 43–39 || 5½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 83 || July 2 || Indians || 9–6 || Grilli (2–2)Note 1–0 with Toronto || Otero (2–1) || Osuna (16) || 46,197 || 44–39 || 4½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 84 || July 3 || Indians || 17–1 || Happ (11–3) || Kluber (8–8) || — || 45,962 || 45–39 || 3½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 85 || July 4 || Royals || 6–2 || Sanchez (9–1) || Vólquez (7–8) || — || 36,438 || 46–39 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 86 || July 5 || Royals || 8–3 || Dickey (6–9) || Young (2–8) || — || 35,917 || 47–39 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 87 || July 6 || Royals || 4–2 || Stroman (7–4) || Herrera (1–2) || Osuna (17) || 39,971 || 48–39 || 2½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 88 || July 7 || Tigers || 5–4 || Grilli (3–2)Note 2–0 with Toronto || Wilson (2–2) || Osuna (18) || 46,283 || 49–39 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 89 || July 8 || Tigers || 6–0 || Happ (12–3) || Pelfrey (2–8) || — || 43,228 || 50–39 || 1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 90 || July 9 || Tigers || 2–3 || Rondón (3–1) || Grilli (3–3)Note 2–1 with Toronto || Rodríguez (24) || 47,684 || 50–40 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 91 || July 10 || Tigers || 6–1 || Dickey (7–9) || Sánchez (5–10) || — || 47,747 || 51–40 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 92 || July 15 || @ Athletics || 7–8 || Dull (3–2) || Cecil (0–6) || Madson (18) || 19,192 || 51–41 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 93 || July 16 || @ Athletics || 4–5 || Gray (4–8) || Dickey (7–10) || Madson (19) || 27,510 || 51–42 || 4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 94 || July 17 || @ Athletics || 5–3 || Grilli (4–3)Note 3–1 with Toronto || Axford (3–3) || Osuna (19) || 21,626 || 52–42 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 95 || July 19 || @ Diamondbacks || 5–1 || Sanchez (10–1) || Godley (2–1) || — || 26,626 || 53–42 || 1½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 96 || July 20 || @ Diamondbacks || 10–4 || Stroman (8–4) || Corbin (4–9) || — || 20,076 || 54–42 || 1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 97 || July 22 || Mariners || 1–2 || Paxton (3–4) || Estrada (5–4) || Cishek (23) || 46,737 || 54–43 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 98 || July 23 || Mariners || 5–14 || Iwakuma (11–6) || Dickey (7–11) || LeBlanc (1) || 47,517 || 54–44 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 99 || July 24 || Mariners || 2–0 || Happ (13–3) || Miley (6–8) || Osuna (20) || 47,488 || 55–44 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 100 || July 25 || Padres || 4–2 || Sanchez (11–1) || Rea (5–5) || Osuna (21) || 41,483 || 56–44 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 101 || July 26 || Padres || 7–6 (12) || Chavez (1–2) || Villanueva (1–2) || — || 45,515 || 57–44 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 102 || July 27 || Padres || 4–8 || Perdomo (5–4) || Dickey (7–12) || — || 47,301 || 57–45 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 103 || July 29 || Orioles || 6–5 || Estrada (6–4) || Gausman (2–8) || Osuna (22) || 46,112 || 58–45 || ½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 104 || July 30 || Orioles || 9–1 || Happ (14–3) || Gallardo (3–3) || — || 47,305 || 59–45 || +½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 105 || July 31 || Orioles || 2–6 (12) || Givens (8–1) || Morales (0–1) || — || 46,792 || 59–46 || ½ |- y Toronto Blue Jays August: 17–11 (Home: 8–4; Road: 9–7) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 106 || August 1 || @ Astros || 1–2 (14) || Feliz (7–1) || Feldman (5–4)Note 0–1 with Toronto || — || 20,623 || 59–47 || 1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 107 || August 2 || @ Astros || 2–1 || Dickey (8–12) || McCullers Jr. (6–5) || Grilli (4)Note 2 saves with Toronto || 24,399 || 60–47 || 1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 108 || August 3 || @ Astros || 3–1 || Estrada (7–4) || McHugh (7–8) || Osuna (23) || 29,399 || 61–47 || 1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 109 || August 4 || @ Astros || 4–1 || Happ (15–3) || Fiers (7–5) || Osuna (24) || 23,190 || 62–47 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 110 || August 5 || @ Royals || 4–3 || Cecil (1–6) || Herrera (1–3) || Benoit (1) || 31,831 || 63–47 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 111 || August 6 || @ Royals || 2–4 || Duffy (8–1) || Sanchez (11–2) || Herrera (4) || 35,986 || 63–48 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 112 || August 7 || @ Royals || 1–7 || Ventura (7–9) || Stroman (8–5) || — || 25,830 || 63–49 || 1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 113 || August 8 || Rays || 7–5 || Benoit (2–1)Note 1–0 with Toronto || Cedeño (3–4) || Osuna (25) || 43,812 || 64–49 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 114 || August 9 || Rays || 2–9 || Smyly (4–11) || Estrada (7–5) || Ramírez (1) || 43,134 || 64–50 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 115 || August 10 || Rays || 7–0 || Happ (16–3) || Snell (3–5) || — || 45,501 || 65–50 || +1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 116 || August 12 || Astros || 3–5 || Musgrove (1–0) || Liriano (6–12)Note 0–1 with Toronto || Harris (12) || 46,330 || 65–51 || ½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 117 || August 13 || Astros || 4–2 || Sanchez (12–2) || McHugh (7–10) || Osuna (26) || 47,505 || 66–51 || +½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 118 || August 14 || Astros || 9–2 || Stroman (9–5) || Fiers (8–6) || — || 47,261 || 67–51 || +½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 119 || August 15 || @ Yankees || 0–1 || Green (2–2) || Dickey (8–13) || Betances (5) || 36,015 || 67–52 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 120 || August 16 || @ Yankees || 12–6 || Feldman (6–4)Note 1–1 with Toronto || Warren (4–3) || — || 31,874 || 68–52 || +1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 121 || August 17 || @ Yankees || 7–4 || Happ (17–3) || Sabathia (7–10) || Osuna (27) || 37,736 || 69–52 || +1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 122 || August 19 || @ Indians || 2–3 || Manship (2–1) || Osuna (2–2) || — || 30,665 || 69–53 || +½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 123 || August 20 || @ Indians || 6–5 || Biagini (4–2) || Tomlin (11–7) || Osuna (28) || 33,604 || 70–53 || +½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 124 || August 21 || @ Indians || 2–3 || Clevinger (2–1) || Cecil (1–7) || Allen (24) || 26,696 || 70–54 || +½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 125 || August 23 || Angels || 7–2 || Dickey (9–13) || Skaggs (1–3) || — || 46,696 || 71–54 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 126 || August 24 || Angels || 2–8 || Shoemaker (8–13) || Estrada (7–6) || — || 44,404 || 71–55 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 127 || August 25 || Angels || 3–6 || Weaver (9–11) || Happ (17–4) || — || 46,273 || 71–56 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 128 || August 26 || Twins || 15–8 || Liriano (7–12)Note 1–1 with Toronto || Dean (1–4) || — || 42,534 || 72–56 || +1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 129 || August 27 || Twins || 8–7 || Grilli (5–3)Note 4–1 with Toronto || Pressly (6–6) || Osuna (29) || 47,485 || 73–56 || +1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 130 || August 28 || Twins || 9–6 || Feldman (7–4)Note 2–1 with Toronto || Light (0–1) || — || 47,444 || 74–56 || +2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 131 || August 29 || @ Orioles || 5–1 || Estrada (8–6) || Miley (8–11) || — || 15,532 || 75–56 || +2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 132 || August 30 || @ Orioles || 3–5 || Brach (8–2) || Grilli (5–4)Note 4–2 with Toronto || Britton (39) || 16,083 || 75–57 || +2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 133 || August 31 || @ Orioles || 5–3 || Sanchez (13–2) || Gallardo (4–7) || — || 16,161 || 76–57 || +2 |- y Toronto Blue Jays September: 11–16 (Home: 6–7; Road: 5–9) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 134 || September 2 || @ Rays || 3–8 || Farquhar (1–0) || Stroman (9–6) || — || 12,602 || 76–58 || +1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 135 || September 3 || @ Rays || 5–7 || Snell (5–7) || Estrada (8–7) || Colomé (30) || 14,353 || 76–59 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 136 || September 4 || @ Rays || 5–3 || Benoit (3–1)Note 2–0 with Toronto || Jepsen (2–6) || Osuna (30) || 13,884 || 77–59 || +1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 137 || September 5 || @ Yankees || 3–5 || Tanaka (12–4) || Dickey (9–14) || Betances (9) || 42,141 || 77–60 || +1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 138 || September 6 || @ Yankees || 6–7 || Shreve (2–1) || Grilli (5–5)Note 4–3 with Toronto || Parker (1) || 27,532 || 77–61 || – |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 139 || September 7 || @ Yankees || 0–2 || Mitchell (1–0) || Stroman (9–7) || Clippard (2) || 30,501 || 77–62 || 1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 140 || September 9 || Red Sox || 3–13 || Porcello (20–3) || Estrada (8–8) || — || 46,953 || 77–63 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 141 || September 10 || Red Sox || 3–2 || Happ (18–4) || Rodríguez (2–7) || Osuna (31) || 47,829 || 78–63 || 1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 142 || September 11 || Red Sox || 8–11 || Ross Jr. (3–2) || Schultz (0–1) || Kimbrel (25) || 47,816 || 78–64 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 143 || September 12 || Rays || 3–2 || Grilli (6–5)Note 5–3 with Toronto || Boxberger (3–1) || Osuna (32) || 35,333 || 79–64 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 144 || September 13 || Rays || 2–6 || Smyly (7–11) || Stroman (9–8) || — || 38,338 || 79–65 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 145 || September 14 || Rays || 1–8 || Cobb (1–0) || Estrada (8–9) || — || 41,001 || 79–66 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 146 || September 15 || @ Angels || 7–2 || Happ (19–4) || Wright (0–3) || — || 37,559 || 80–66 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 147 || September 16 || @ Angels || 5–0 || Dickey (10–14) || Weaver (11–12) || Osuna (33) || 42,159 || 81–66 || 2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 148 || September 17 || @ Angels || 1–6 || Nolasco (6–14) || Liriano (7–13)Note 1–2 with Toronto || — || 39,195 || 81–67 || 3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 149 || September 18 || @ Angels || 0–4 || Meyer (1–3) || Stroman (9–9) || — || 36,270 || 81–68 || 4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 150 || September 19 || @ Mariners || 3–2 || Estrada (8–9) || Walker (6–11) || Osuna (34) || 34,809 || 82–68 || 4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 151 || September 20 || @ Mariners || 10–2 || Happ (20–4) || Iwakuma (16–12) || — || 33,573 || 83–68 || 4 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 152 || September 21 || @ Mariners || 1–2 (12) || Vincent (4–4) || Dickey (10–15) || — || 39,595 || 83–69 || 5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 153 || September 23 || Yankees || 9–0 || Liriano (8–13)Note 2–2 with Toronto || Mitchell (1–2) || — || 47,016 || 84–69 || 5½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 154 || September 24 || Yankees || 3–0 || Grilli (7–5)Note 6–3 with Toronto || Clippard (3–5) || Osuna (35) || 47,828 || 85–69 || 5½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 155 || September 25 || Yankees || 4–3 || Osuna (3–2) || Clippard (3–6) || — || 47,896 || 86–69 || 5½ |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 156 || September 26 || Yankees || 5–7 || Warren (7–4) || Grilli (7–6)Note 6–4 with Toronto || Layne (1) || 44,532 || 86–70 || 6 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 157 || September 27 || Orioles || 5–1 || Sanchez (14–2) || Gausman (8–12) || — || 44,762 || 87–70 || 5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 158 || September 28 || Orioles || 2–3 || Duensing (1–0) || Osuna (3–3) || Britton (47) || 44,668 || 87–71 || 5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 159 || September 29 || Orioles || 0–4 || Jiménez (8–12) || Stroman (9–10) || — || 47,791 || 87–72 || 5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 160 || September 30 || @ Red Sox || 3–5 || Ziegler (4–6) || Biagini (4–3) || Kimbrel (31) || 37,661 || 87–73 || 6 |- y Toronto Blue Jays October: 2–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 2–0) # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Record GB |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 161 || October 1 || @ Red Sox || 4–3 || Osuna (4–3) || Kimbrel (2–6) || — || 37,396 || 88–73 || 5 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 162 || October 2 || @ Red Sox || 2–1 || Sanchez (15–2) || Ziegler (4–7) || Osuna (36) || 36,787 || 89–73 || 4 |- Postseason American League Wild Card Game 2016 American League Wild Card Game left|225px|thumb|Edwin Encarnación takes batting practice before the Wild Card Game On October 4, the Toronto Blue Jays hosted the Baltimore Orioles at the Rogers Centre in the American League Wild Card Game. The starters, Marcus Stroman for the Blue Jays and Chris Tillman for the Orioles, were announced on October 3.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-stroman-start-al-wild-card-game-vs-orioles/ Blue Jays' Stroman to start AL wild-card game vs. Orioles Sportsnet October 3, 2016 October 5, 2016 In the bottom of the second inning, José Bautista hit a solo home run to give Toronto a 1–0 lead. American League home run leader Mark Trumbo hit a two-run home run in the top of the fourth inning to give Baltimore a 2–1 lead. Ezequiel Carrera singled in a run in the fifth inning to tie the game at 2–2. In the seventh inning, Melvin Upton Jr. pinch-hit for Michael Saunders and flew out to Hyun-soo Kim in left field. A person in the outfield seats, later identified by Toronto police as Kenneth Pagan, threw a beer can in the direction of Kim, landing several feet away and causing the game to be briefly delayed while police searched for the perpetrator. Pagan, a 41-year-old copy editor for Postmedia Network from Hamilton, Ontario, was later charged with mischief after surrendering himself to Toronto police amid the publication of his face from Rogers Centre security footage.Draaisma Muriel Janus Andrea Blue Jays fan wanted in beer-can throwing incident charged with mischief http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/beer-can-suspect-1.3793858 October 7, 2016 CBC News Canadian Broadcasting Corporation October 6, 2016 With the game still tied, Roberto Osuna came in to pitch the ninth and tenth innings, but left after recording an out in the tenth with minor shoulder tightness. With one out in the bottom of the eleventh, Orioles manager Buck Showalter elected to use Ubaldo Jiménez in relief, still having Cy Young Award candidate Zach Britton available. Jiménez allowed a single to Devon Travis, followed by a single by Josh Donaldson which was misplayed by outfielder Nolan Reimold, allowing Travis to advance to third base. With the winning run 90 feet away, Edwin Encarnación hit a walk-off, three-run home run on the first pitch to give the Blue Jays a 5–2 victory and send them to the American League Division Series.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/204957478/blue-jays-beat-orioles-in-al-wild-card-game/ Blue Jays oust O's in 11th on Edwin's blast Chisholm Gregor Ghiroli Brittany MLB.com October 5, 2016 October 5, 2016 October 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161006053742/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/204957478/blue-jays-beat-orioles-in-al-wild-card-game/ dead Encarnación became only the fourth player to end a winner-take-all postseason game with a walk-off home run, joining Bill Mazeroski (1960 World Series), Chris Chambliss (1976 ALCS) and Aaron Boone (2003 ALCS).https://www.espn.com/blog/sweetspot/post/_/id/74486/what-we-learned-buck-showalters-epic-failure-costs-orioles What we learned: Buck Showalter's epic failure costs Orioles Schoenfield David ESPN October 5, 2016 October 10, 2016 American League Division Series 2016 American League Division Series right|250px|thumb|Josh Donaldson slides into second base during the first game of the ALDS In a rematch of last year's Division Series, the Blue Jays took on the Texas Rangers in the 2016 ALDS. The Blue Jays took an early 5–0 lead in the third inning of the first game, thanks to RBI hits from Josh Donaldson and José Bautista and a three-run triple by Troy Tulowitzki. In the fourth, Toronto added two runs on a solo home run by Melvin Upton Jr. and a Donaldson single to take a 7–0 lead. Bautista hit a three-run home run in the ninth inning to give the Jays a 10–0 lead. Marco Estrada pitched a gem, going 81 3 innings and allowing just four hits and one run in the bottom of the ninth to take the win, 10–1.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/205193330/blue-jays-beat-rangers-in-game-1-of-alds/ Hang 10: Blue Jays roll in G1 behind stellar Estrada Chisholm Gregor Sullivan T.R. MLB.com October 6, 2016 October 6, 2016 October 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161008173414/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/205193330/blue-jays-beat-rangers-in-game-1-of-alds/ dead J. A. Happ got the start for the Blue Jays in game two, while Yu Darvish started for the Rangers. Each starter went five innings, with Happ allowing just a single run on nine hits and Darvish allowing five runs on home runs by Troy Tulowitzki, Kevin Pillar, Ezequiel Carrera, and Edwin Encarnación. In the eighth inning, Carlos Gómez hit an RBI single that struck Francisco Liriano near the back of the head. Roberto Osuna came on and closed out the game, 5–3, with a five-out save. The Blue Jays took a 2–0 series lead with the win, heading back to Toronto.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/205295764/blue-jays-hit-4-homers-beat-rangers-in-game-2/ 4 HRs bring Blue Jays one win away from ALCS Sullivan T.R. Chisholm Gregor MLB.com October 7, 2016 October 7, 2016 October 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161009150506/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/205295764/blue-jays-hit-4-homers-beat-rangers-in-game-2/ dead With the series moving to the Rogers Centre, the Blue Jays sought to eliminate the Rangers from the postseason for the second consecutive season. Aaron Sanchez got the start for the Jays, while the Rangers started Colby Lewis. Lewis lasted only two innings, yielding five earned runs on five hits including home runs by Edwin Encarnación and Russell Martin. Sanchez would go 52 3 innings, but was responsible for six earned runs after Joe Biagini allowed a two-run double by Mitch Moreland. The Blue Jays would tie the game in the bottom of the sixth inning, after a passed ball scored Troy Tulowitzki. With the game tied 6–6 in the tenth inning, Russell Martin hit a ground ball to shortstop Elvis Andrus. Rougned Odor was unable to turn the double play, throwing wide of first base. Moreland bobbled the ball, which allowed Josh Donaldson to score the winning run and sweep Texas out of the playoffs, 7–6.https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rangers-vs-blue-jays/2016/10/09/487599 Rangers vs. Blue Jays Play by Play MLB.com October 9, 2016http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/205550316/blue-jays-walk-off-on-rangers-and-into-alcs/ Blue Jays walk off to ALCS on Donaldson's dash Chisholm Gregor Sullivan T.R. MLB.com October 10, 2016 October 10, 2016 October 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161010215816/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/205550316/blue-jays-walk-off-on-rangers-and-into-alcs/ dead American League Championship Series 2016 American League Championship Series Toronto advanced to the ALCS for the second consecutive year, and took on the Cleveland Indians, who swept the Boston Red Sox in the other half of the ALDS.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/indians-sweep-meet-jays-1.3799301 Indians to face Blue Jays in ALCS after sweeping Red Sox cbc.ca October 10, 2016 October 11, 2016 On October 11, the Blue Jays named Marco Estrada their starter for the first game of the best-of-seven series.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-announce-marco-estrada-alcs-game-1-starter/ Blue Jays announce Marco Estrada as ALCS Game 1 starter Sportsnet October 11, 2016 October 11, 2016 The following day, the Indians announced that Corey Kluber would start Game 1.https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/1120363-indians-set-alcs-rotation-tab-kluber-for-game-1 Indians set ALCS rotation, tab Kluber for Game 1 Mcwilliam Bryan thescore.com October 12, 2016 October 12, 2016 Kluber and the Indians' bullpen would combine to shutout the Blue Jays, winning 2–0.http://www.cbc.ca/sports/baseball/mlb/toronto-blue-jays-cleveland-indians-alcs-1-1.3806304 Blue Jays' bats silenced in ALCS Game 1 loss to Cleveland Davidson Neil cbc.ca October 14, 2016 October 19, 2016 Losing 2–1 in the second game of the series, the Blue Jays bats were silenced once again by reliever Andrew Miller, who struck out another five batters in two innings. Cody Allen closed the game and gave the Indians a 2–0 series lead heading to Toronto.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/offence-stymied-blue-jays-fall-indians-game-2-alcs/ Offence stymied as Blue Jays fall to Indians in Game 2 of ALCS Sportsnet October 15, 2016 October 19, 2016 Trevor Bauer, who had to be scratched from his scheduled Game 2 start due to a finger injury suffered while repairing a toy drone, started for Cleveland in Game 3. The Blue Jays turned to Marcus Stroman, who had not pitched since the Wild Card Game. Bauer was forced to leave in the first inning after the cut on his little finger opened and bled profusely.http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/cleveland-pitcher-trevor-bauer-forced-leave-game-bloody-finger/ Cleveland pitcher Trevor Bauer forced to leave game with bloody finger Sportsnet October 17, 2016 October 19, 2016 While Stroman would allow four runs in 51 3 innings, the Cleveland bullpen would combine to pitch 81 3 and allow just two runs to take the third game of the series, 4–2, and a commanding 3–0 series lead.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/206398806/indians-take-3-0-alcs-lead-vs-blue-jays/ Blue Jays pushed to brink of elimination Bastain Jordan Chisholm Gregor MLB.com October 18, 2016 October 19, 2016 October 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020073244/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/206398806/indians-take-3-0-alcs-lead-vs-blue-jays/ dead The Blue Jays would avoid being swept out of the ALCS, with Aaron Sanchez allowing one run on two hits over six innings pitched in a 5–1 victory.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/206480218/blue-jays-defeat-indians-in-game-4-of-alcs/ Blue Jays won, not done! Tribe up 3-1 Chisholm Gregor Bastain Jordan MLB.com October 19, 2016 October 19, 2016 October 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020112209/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/206480218/blue-jays-defeat-indians-in-game-4-of-alcs/ dead The playoffs would end for Toronto in Game 5, as the Indians advanced to the World Series with a 3–0 win.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/206599252/indians-beat-blue-jays-to-win-al-pennant/ Blue Jays fall in ALCS for second straight season Bastain Jordan Chisholm Gregor MLB.com October 19, 2016 October 19, 2016 October 20, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161020112807/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/206599252/indians-beat-blue-jays-to-win-al-pennant/ dead Postseason game log Legend Blue Jays win Blue Jays loss Game postponed Toronto Blue Jays 2016 Postseason Game Log y Toronto Blue Jays American League Wild Card Game: 1–0 # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Series |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 1 || October 4 || Orioles || 5–2 (11) || Liriano (1–0) || Jiménez (0–1) || — || 49,934 || 1–0 |- y Toronto Blue Jays American League Division Series: 3–0 # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Series |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 1 || October 6 || @ Rangers || 10–1 || Estrada (1–0) || Hamels (0–1) || — || 47,434 || 1–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 2 || October 7 || @ Rangers || 5–3 || Happ (1–0) || Darvish (0–1) || Osuna (1) || 48,019 || 2–0 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 3 || October 9 || Rangers || 7–6 (10) || Osuna (1–0) || Bush (0–1) || — || 49,555 || 3–0 |- y Toronto Blue Jays American League Championship Series: 1–4 # Date Opponent Score Win Loss Save Attendance Series |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 1 || October 14 || @ Indians || 0–2 || Kluber (1–0) || Estrada (0–1) || Allen (1) || 37,727 || 0–1 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 2 || October 15 || @ Indians || 1–2 || Tomlin (1–0) || Happ (0–1) || Allen (2) || 37,870 || 0–2 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 3 || October 17 || Indians || 2–4 || Shaw (1–0) || Stroman (0–1) || Miller (1) || 49,507 || 0–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#bfb;" | 4 || October 18 || Indians || 5–1 || Sanchez (1–0) || Kluber (1–1) || — || 49,142 || 1–3 |- style="text-align:center; background:#fbb;" | 5 || October 19 || Indians || 0–3 || Shaw (2–0) || Estrada (0–2) || Allen (3) || 48,800 || 1–4 |- Postseason rosters Toronto Blue Jays; Playoff rosters y Toronto Blue Jays; American League Wild Card Game | style="text-align:left" | Pitchers: 6 Marcus Stroman 25 Marco Estrada 27 Brett Cecil 31 Joe Biagini 37 Jason Grilli 45 Francisco Liriano 46 Scott Feldman 52 Ryan Tepera 54 Roberto Osuna 62 Aaron Loup Catchers: 30 Dioner Navarro 55 Russell Martin Infielders: 2 Troy Tulowitzki 14 Justin Smoak 17 Ryan Goins 18 Darwin Barney 20 Josh Donaldson 29 Devon Travis Outfielders: 3 Ezequiel Carrera 7 Melvin Upton Jr. 11 Kevin Pillar 19 José Bautista 21 Michael Saunders 23 Dalton Pompey Designated hitters: 10 Edwin Encarnación |- valign="top" y Toronto Blue Jays; American League Division Series | style="text-align:left" | Pitchers: 6 Marcus Stroman 24 Danny Barnes (Game 3) 25 Marco Estrada 27 Brett Cecil 31 Joe Biagini 34 J. A. Happ 37 Jason Grilli 41 Aaron Sanchez 45 Francisco Liriano (games 1–2) 46 Scott Feldman 52 Ryan Tepera 54 Roberto Osuna 62 Aaron Loup Catchers: 30 Dioner Navarro 55 Russell Martin Infielders: 2 Troy Tulowitzki 14 Justin Smoak 18 Darwin Barney 20 Josh Donaldson 29 Devon Travis Outfielders: 3 Ezequiel Carrera 7 Melvin Upton Jr. 11 Kevin Pillar 19 José Bautista 21 Michael Saunders Designated hitters: 10 Edwin Encarnación |- valign="top" y Toronto Blue Jays; American League Championship Series | style="text-align:left" | Pitchers: 6 Marcus Stroman 25 Marco Estrada 27 Brett Cecil 31 Joe Biagini 34 J. A. Happ 37 Jason Grilli 41 Aaron Sanchez 45 Francisco Liriano 52 Ryan Tepera 54 Roberto Osuna 62 Aaron Loup Catchers: 30 Dioner Navarro 55 Russell Martin Infielders: 2 Troy Tulowitzki 14 Justin Smoak (games 2–5) 17 Ryan Goins 18 Darwin Barney 20 Josh Donaldson 29 Devon Travis (Game 1) Outfielders: 3 Ezequiel Carrera 7 Melvin Upton Jr. 11 Kevin Pillar 19 José Bautista 21 Michael Saunders 23 Dalton Pompey Designated hitters: 10 Edwin Encarnación |- valign="top" Roster 2016 Toronto Blue Jays Roster Pitchers 46 Dustin Antolin 24,30 Danny Barnes 53 Joaquín Benoit 31 Joe Biagini 27 Brett Cecil 30 Jesse Chavez 50 Matt Dermody 32 Scott Diamond 43 R. A. Dickey 25 Marco Estrada 46 Scott Feldman 39 Gavin Floyd 57 Chad Girodo 37 Jason Grilli 33 J. A. Happ 36 Drew Hutchison 68 Arnold León 45 Francisco Liriano 62 Aaron Loup 56 Franklin Morales 54 Roberto Osuna 41 Aaron Sanchez 47 Bo Schultz 45 Drew Storen  6 Marcus Stroman 52 Ryan Tepera 44 Pat Venditte Catchers 55 Russell Martin 30 Dioner Navarro 22 Josh Thole Infielders 18 Darwin Barney  1 Andy Burns 15 Chris Colabello 28 Matt Dominguez 20 Josh Donaldson 10 Edwin Encarnación 17 Ryan Goins 37 Jimmy Paredes 14 Justin Smoak 29 Devon Travis  2 Troy Tulowitzki Outfielders 19 José Bautista  3 Ezequiel Carrera  9 Darrell Ceciliani 48 Junior Lake 11 Kevin Pillar 23 Dalton Pompey 21 Michael Saunders  7 Melvin Upton Jr. Manager  5 John Gibbons Coaches 61 Alex Andreopoulos (bullpen catcher) 16 DeMarlo Hale (bench) 26 Brook Jacoby (hitting) 38 Dane Johnson (bullpen) 34 Tim Leiper (first base) 60 Eric Owens (assistant hitting) 63 Jason Phillips (bullpen catcher)  4 Luis Rivera (third base) 40 Pete Walker (pitching) Statistics Batting Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; SB = Stolen bases; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; Ref. = Reference Player G Games played AB At bats R Runs scored H Hits 2B Doubles 3B Triples HR Home runs RBI Runs batted in SB Stolen bases BB Walks AVG Batting average Ref. Reference Darwin Barney 104 279 35 75 13 2 4 19 2 22 .269 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/446381 Darwin Barney Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160421051535/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/446381 dead José Bautista 116 423 68 99 24 1 22 69 2 87 .234 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/430832 Jose Bautista Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416113546/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/430832 dead Andy Burns 10 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/redbirds-vs-sounds/2018/09/02/542992 Andy Burns Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 June 3, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160603155151/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/542992 live Ezequiel Carrera 110 270 47 67 9 1 6 23 7 27 .248 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/485567 Ezequiel Carrera Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160427225917/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/485567 dead Darrell Ceciliani 13 27 2 3 2 0 0 1 0 1 .111 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rumble-ponies-vs-rubberducks/2019/07/20/571553 Darrell Ceciliani Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 August 8, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160808024825/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/571553 live Chris Colabello 10 29 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 .069 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/tincaps-vs-dragons/2017/06/04/499624 Chris Colabello Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416103812/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/499624 live R. A. Dickey 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/dicker.01.shtml R. A. Dickey Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com October 2, 2016 Matt Dominguez baseball 5 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/518625 Matt Dominguez Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 May 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160514035208/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/518625 dead Josh Donaldson 155 577 122 164 32 5 37 99 7 109 .284 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/518626 Josh Donaldson Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160428144849/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/518626 dead Edwin Encarnación 160 601 99 158 33 0 42 127 2 87 .263 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/dodgers-vs-rockies/2015/03/21/429665 Edwin Encarnacion Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160423090811/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/429665 live Marco Estrada baseball 27 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/e/estrama01.shtml Marco Estrada Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com October 2, 2016 Gavin Floyd 28 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/floydga01.shtml Gavin Floyd Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com October 2, 2016 Ryan Goins 76 183 13 34 9 2 3 12 1 9 .186 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/miracle-vs-marauders/2019/05/16/572365 Ryan Goins Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160428073146/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/572365 live J. A. Happ 31 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 .286 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/happja01.shtml J. A. Happ Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com October 2, 2016 Junior Lake 22 35 5 7 3 0 1 2 1 4 .200 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/pericos-vs-tigres/2017/07/04/516809 Junior Lake Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 August 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160810110339/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/516809 live Russell Martin Russell Martin (baseball) 137 455 62 105 16 0 20 74 1 64 .231 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/431145 Russell Martin Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416115608/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/431145 dead Dioner Navarro 16 33 1 6 0 0 0 3 0 3 .182 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/aces-vs-bees/2015/05/10/425900 Dioner Navarro Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 September 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160913064228/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/425900 live Jimmy Paredes 7 15 2 4 1 0 1 2 0 2 .267 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/517370 Jimmy Paredes Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 June 10, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160610054852/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/517370 dead Kevin Pillar 146 548 59 146 35 2 7 53 14 24 .266 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/607680 Kevin Pillar Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416142949/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/607680 dead Dalton Pompey 8 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 .000 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/patriots-vs-riversharks/2010/05/12/592647 Dalton Pompey Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 September 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160913190050/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/592647 live Aaron Sanchez baseball 30 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 .000 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sanchaa01.shtml Aaron Sanchez Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com October 2, 2016 Michael Saunders 140 490 70 124 32 3 24 57 1 59 .253 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/nuts-vs-quakes/2016/09/05/459431 Michael Saunders Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416131130/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/459431 live Justin Smoak 125 295 33 65 10 0 14 34 1 40 .220 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/475253 Justin Smoak Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 28, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160428191130/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/475253 dead Marcus Stroman 32 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stromma01.shtml Marcus Stroman Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com October 2, 2016 Josh Thole 50 118 7 20 3 0 1 7 0 13 .169 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/489365 Josh Thole Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 17, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160417224755/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/489365 dead Devon Travis 101 410 54 123 28 1 11 50 4 20 .300 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/581527 Devon Travis Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 June 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160624021621/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/581527 dead Troy Tulowitzki 131 492 54 125 21 0 24 79 1 43 .254 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rubberducks-vs-baysox/2016/06/05/453064 Troy Tulowitzki Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160424032933/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/453064 live Melvin Upton, Jr. 57 148 18 29 4 1 4 16 7 14 .196 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/dodgers-vs-cubs/2015/05/02/425834 Melvin Upton Jr. Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 August 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160814165851/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/425834 liveTeam totals162547975913582761822172854632.248 Pitching Note: G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; W = Wins; L = Losses; SV = Saves; ERA = Earned run average; WHIP = Walks + hits per inning pitched; IP = Innings pitched; H = Hits allowed; R = Total runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts; Ref. = Reference Player G Games played GS Games started W Wins L Losses SV Saves ERA Earned run average WHIP Walks plus hits per inning pitched IP Innings pitched H Hits allowed R Total runs allowed ER Earned runs allowed BB Walks K Strikeouts Ref. Reference Dustin Antolin 1 0 0 0 0 13.50 2.50 2 4 3 3 1 1 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rainiers-vs-redbirds/2018/06/06/542884 Dustin Antolin Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 June 9, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160609203837/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/542884 live Danny Barnes baseball 12 0 0 0 0 3.95 1.39 132 3 14 6 6 5 14 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/592130 Danny Barnes Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 August 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160814223720/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/592130 dead Darwin Barney 1 0 0 1 0 9.00 1.00 1 1 1 1 0 1 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/barneda01.shtml Darwin Barney Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com October 2, 2016 Joaquín Benoit 25 0 2 0 1 0.38 1.10 232 3 17 1 1 9 24 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cardinals-vs-hammerheads/2010/09/04/276542 Joaquin Benoit Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 August 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160814185948/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/276542 live Joe Biagini 60 0 4 3 1 3.06 1.30 672 3 69 28 23 19 62 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/blue-sox-vs-tuatara/2019/12/21/607352 Joe Biagini Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160424181221/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/607352 live Brett Cecil 54 0 1 7 0 3.93 1.28 362 3 39 17 16 8 45 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/446399 Brett Cecil Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160424024421/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/446399 dead Jesse Chavez 39 0 1 2 0 4.57 1.28 411 3 43 22 21 10 42 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/445926 Jesse Chavez Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 26, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160426172406/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/445926 dead Matt Dermody 5 0 0 0 0 12.00 2.00 3 6 4 4 0 5 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/seawolves-vs-curve/2019/07/23/571616 Matt Dermody Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 September 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160913181224/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/571616 live Scott Diamond 1 0 0 0 0 27.00 4.00 1 2 3 3 2 0 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/mets-vs-tortugas/2018/07/03/539438 Scott Diamond Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 August 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160806120358/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/539438 live R. A. Dickey 30 29 10 15 0 4.46 1.37 1692 3 169 97 85 63 126 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/285079 R. A. Dickey Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160418003649/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/285079 dead Marco Estrada baseball 29 29 9 9 0 3.48 1.12 176 132 73 68 65 165 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/462136 Marco Estrada Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160425135719/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/462136 dead Scott Feldman 14 0 2 1 0 8.40 1.93 15 23 15 14 6 14 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/444857 Scott Feldman Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 August 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160814182318/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/444857 dead Gavin Floyd 28 0 2 4 0 4.06 1.00 31 23 14 14 8 30 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/chihuahuas-vs-grizzlies/2015/05/05/425856 Gavin Floyd Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160423090806/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/425856 live Chad Girodo 14 0 0 0 0 4.35 1.26 101 3 11 5 5 2 5 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/ironbirds-vs-crawdads/2021/07/18/643325 Chad Girodo Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 May 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160507212326/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/643325 live Ryan Goins 1 0 0 0 0 0.00 3.00 1 2 0 0 1 0 https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/goinsry01.shtml Ryan Goins Statistics and History Baseball-Reference.com October 2, 2016 Jason Grilli 46 0 6 4 2 3.64 1.12 42 28 17 17 19 58 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/marauders-vs-cubs/2010/08/02/276351 Jason Grilli Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 June 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160625042954/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/276351 live J. A. Happ 32 32 20 4 0 3.18 1.17 195 168 72 69 60 163 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/braves-vs-blue-wahoos/2016/08/03/457918 J. A. Happ Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 27, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160427194115/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/457918 live Drew Hutchison Drew Hutchison (baseball) 3 2 1 0 0 4.97 1.34 122 3 13 7 7 4 12 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/baysox-vs-seawolves/2019/05/05/571800 Drew Hutchison Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 July 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160706231709/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/571800 live Arnold León 2 0 0 0 0 7.71 1.71 21 3 3 2 2 1 2 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/504186 Arnold Leon Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160419183355/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/504186 dead Francisco Liriano 10 8 2 2 0 2.92 1.18 491 3 42 22 16 16 52 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/434538 Francisco Liriano Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 August 15, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160815082128/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/434538 dead Aaron Loup 21 0 0 0 0 5.02 1.33 141 3 15 8 8 4 15 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/flying-squirrels-vs-senators/2019/07/12/571901 Aaron Loup Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 June 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160624215458/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/571901 live Franklin Morales 5 0 0 1 0 9.00 1.25 4 3 4 4 2 2 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/462985 Franklin Morales Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 18, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160418235441/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/462985 dead Roberto Osuna 72 0 4 3 36 2.68 0.93 74 55 23 22 14 82 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/532077 Roberto Osuna Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416133250/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/532077 dead Aaron Sanchez baseball 30 30 15 2 0 3.00 1.17 192 161 69 64 63 161 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/revolution-vs-patriots/2010/05/31/592717 Aaron Sanchez Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160419004852/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/592717 live Bo Schultz 16 0 0 1 0 5.51 1.22 161 3 17 10 10 3 10 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/biscuits-vs-generals/2018/05/02/544759 Bo Schultz Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 August 12, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160812115541/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/544759 live Drew Storen 38 0 1 3 3 6.21 1.59 331 3 43 23 23 10 32 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/519322 Drew Storen Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 May 1, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160501000444/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/519322 dead Marcus Stroman 32 32 9 10 0 4.37 1.29 204 209 104 99 54 166 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/cardinals-vs-tarpons/2019/08/13/573186 Marcus Stroman Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 16, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160416130558/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/573186 live Ryan Tepera 20 0 0 1 0 2.95 1.36 181 3 17 8 6 8 18 https://www.mlb.com/gameday/rumble-ponies-vs-fightin-phils/2019/07/24/572193 Ryan Tepera Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 May 31, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160531063819/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/572193 live Pat Venditte 8 0 0 0 0 5.19 1.73 82 3 11 8 5 4 7 http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/519381 Pat Venditte Stats, Fantasy & News MLB.com October 2, 2016 April 23, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160423222332/http://m.mlb.com/gameday/player/519381 deadTeam totals1621628973433.781.231459.113406666134611314 Awards Recipient Award Date awarded Ref. Josh Donaldson American League Player of the Week (June 13–19) June 20, 2016 http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/185159898/blue-jays-josh-donaldson-al-player-of-week Donaldson garners AL Player of Week honours Kruth Cash MLB.com June 20, 2016 June 21, 2016 June 21, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160621134228/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/185159898/blue-jays-josh-donaldson-al-player-of-week dead Josh Donaldson All-Star July 5, 2016 http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-donaldson-going-third-straight-star-game/ Blue Jays' Donaldson going to third straight all-star game Davidi Shi Sportsnet July 5, 2016 July 5, 2016 Edwin Encarnación All-Star July 5, 2016 http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-encarnacion-named-american-league-star-team/ Blue Jays' Encarnacion named to American League all-star team Davidi Shi Sportsnet July 5, 2016 July 5, 2016 Marco Estrada baseball All-Star July 5, 2016 http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/blue-jays-starter-marco-estrada-gets-first-career-star-selection/ Blue Jays starter Marco Estrada gets first career all-star selection Davidi Shi Sportsnet July 5, 2016 July 5, 2016 Michael Saunders All-Star July 8, 2016 Aaron Sanchez baseball All-Star July 9, 2016 http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/188907532/aaron-sanchez-named-to-al-all-star-team/ Sanchez named to AL All-Star squad Chisholm Gregor MLB.com July 9, 2016 July 9, 2016 July 19, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160719013350/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/news/article/188907532/aaron-sanchez-named-to-al-all-star-team/ dead Aaron Sanchez baseball American League ERA leader October 2, 2016 http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/tigers-fall-braves-ensuring-blue-jays-clinch-wild-card-berth/ Blue Jays clinch berth in wild-card game, set to host Orioles Sportsnet October 2, 2016 October 2, 2016 Edwin Encarnación American League RBI co-leader October 2, 2016 http://www.sportsnet.ca/baseball/mlb/encarnacion-runs-away-blue-jays-team-polled-mvp-award/ Encarnacion runs away with Blue Jays' team-polled MVP award Wilner Mike Sportsnet October 2, 2016 October 2, 2016 Transactions April On April 2, signed Franklin Morales to a one-year, $2 million contract, and optioned Ryan Tepera to Triple-A Buffalo.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/04 Toronto Blue Jays Transactions in April MLB.com April 28, 2016 May 7, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160507122530/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/04 dead On April 3, placed Marco Estrada, Aaron Loup, Devon Travis, and Bo Schultz on the 15-day disabled list, and acquired Chris Leroux from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash considerations. On April 7, outrighted A. J. Jiménez to Triple-A Buffalo. On April 10, activated Marco Estrada off the 15-day disabled list, and placed Franklin Morales on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 7, with left shoulder fatigue. On April 13, designated Arnold León for assignment, and recalled Pat Venditte from Triple-A Buffalo. On April 15, signed Kyle Westwood to a minor league contract. On April 22, placed Chris Colabello on the restricted list, signed Michael Bourn to a minor league contract, and selected the contract of Chad Girodo from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On April 23, outrighted Arnold León to Triple-A Buffalo. On April 24, optioned Chad Girodo and recalled Drew Hutchison from Triple-A Buffalo. On April 26, optioned Drew Hutchison and recalled Matt Dominguez from Triple-A Buffalo. On April 27, signed Roberto Hernández to a minor league contract, optioned Pat Venditte, and recalled Ryan Tepera from Triple-A Buffalo. On April 28, sent Bo Schultz on a rehab assignment to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays. May On May 4, optioned Matt Dominguez, recalled Chad Girodo from Triple-A Buffalo, and sent Bo Schultz on a rehab assignment to the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/05 Toronto Blue Jays Transactions in May MLB.com May 31, 2016 June 24, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160624162855/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/05 dead On May 6, optioned Ryan Tepera, and selected the contract of Andy Burns from Triple-A Buffalo. On May 9, placed Brett Cecil on the paternity list and recalled Ryan Tepera from Triple-A Buffalo. On May 12, activated Brett Cecil from the paternity list, and optioned Ryan Tepera to Triple-A Buffalo. On May 13, sent Devon Travis on a rehab assignment to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays. On May 14, sent Aaron Loup and Bo Schultz on rehab assignments to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays and Triple-A Buffalo Bisons respectively. On May 15, placed Brett Cecil on the 15-day disabled list, and selected the contract of Dustin Antolin from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On May 16, claimed Jimmy Paredes off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles. On May 17, activated Jimmy Paredes, recalled Pat Venditte, and optioned Andy Burns and Dustin Antolin to Triple-A Buffalo. On May 19, sent Devon Travis on a rehab assignment to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On May 21, sent Aaron Loup on a rehab assignment to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On May 25, activated Devon Travis and optioned Pat Venditte to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On May 27, signed Ryan Lavarnway to a minor league contract. On May 28, placed Troy Tulowitzki on the 15-day disabled list, and activated Aaron Loup. On May 30, designated Jimmy Paredes for assignment, and recalled Ryan Tepera from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On May 31, acquired Jason Grilli and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves for Sean Ratcliffe. June On June 1, activated Jason Grilli, optioned Chad Girodo to Triple-A Buffalo, and traded Jimmy Paredes to the Philadelphia Phillies for cash considerations or a player to be named later.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/06 Toronto Blue Jays Transactions in June MLB.com June 30, 2016 June 25, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160625034427/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/06 dead On June 3, signed Wilmin Lara to a minor league contract. On June 5, optioned Ryan Tepera and recalled Matt Dominguez from Triple-A Buffalo. On June 7, designated Matt Dominguez for assignment and recalled Pat Venditte from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On June 8, optioned Matt Dominguez to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On June 13, transferred Franklin Morales to the 60-day disabled list, optioned Pat Venditte, and selected the contract of Scott Diamond from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On June 15, designated Scott Diamond for assignment, optioned Aaron Loup, and recalled Andy Burns and Chad Girodo from Triple-A Buffalo. On June 16, sent Troy Tulowitzki on a rehab assignment to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays. On June 17, placed José Bautista on the 15-day disabled list with a left foot injury, and recalled Darrell Ceciliani from Triple-A Buffalo. On June 18, activated Troy Tulowitzki and optioned Andy Burns to Triple-A Buffalo. On June 21, sent Brett Cecil and Franklin Morales on a rehab assignment to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays. On June 22, traded Wade LeBlanc to the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations or a player to be named later. On June 24, optioned Darrell Ceciliani, and selected the contact of Junior Lake from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On June 25, sent Brett Cecil on a rehab assignment to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On June 26, placed Gavin Floyd on the 15-day disabled list with right shoulder tightness, recalled Bo Schultz, and sent Franklin Morales on a rehab assignment to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On June 27, optioned Chad Girodo and recalled Ryan Tepera from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On June 30, activated Brett Cecil and optioned Ryan Tepera to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. July On July 2, placed Ryan Goins on the 15-day disabled list with right forearm tightness, optioned Bo Schultz, and recalled Drew Hutchison and Aaron Loup from Triple-A Buffalo.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/07 Toronto Blue Jays Transactions in July MLB.com July 31, 2016 August 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160804124242/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/07 dead On July 6, placed Marco Estrada on the 15-day disabled list with a back injury, and recalled Bo Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo. On July 7, signed Wilmer Font to a minor league contract. On July 8, optioned Drew Hutchinson and recalled Andy Burns from Triple-A Buffalo. On July 15, sent Ryan Goins on a rehab assignment to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On July 20, sent José Bautista on a rehab assignment to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays. On July 22, activated Marco Estrada and Franklin Morales, optioned Aaron Loup and Andy Burns, designated Dustin Antolin for assignment, and sent José Bautista on a rehab assignment to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On July 23, designated Chris Colabello for assignment, and outrighted Dustin Antolin to Triple-A Buffalo. On July 24, designated Drew Storen for assignment, and recalled Ryan Tepera from Triple-A Buffalo. On July 25, activated Jose Bautista, and designated Junior Lake for assignment. On July 26, traded Hansel Rodriguez to the San Diego Padres for Melvin Upton Jr. and cash considerations, and traded Drew Storen and cash considerations to the Seattle Mariners for Joaquín Benoit. On July 27, activated Joaquín Benoit, and optioned Bo Schultz to Triple-A Buffalo. On July 28, signed Erik Kratz to a minor league contract. On July 31, outrighted Junior Lake to Triple-A Buffalo. August On August 1, designated Franklin Morales and Ben Rowen for assignment, placed Ezequiel Carrera on the 15-day disabled list with a left Achilles tendon strain, recalled Bo Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo, activated Ryan Goins, acquired Mike Bolsinger from the Los Angeles Dodgers for Jesse Chavez and cash considerations, Scott Feldman from the Houston Astros for Guadalupe Chavez, and Francisco Liriano, Reese McGuire, and Harold Ramírez from the Pittsburgh Pirates for Drew Hutchison, and optioned Bolsinger to Triple-A Buffalo and Ramírez to Double-A New Hampshire.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/08 Toronto Blue Jays Transactions in August MLB.com August 31, 2016 August 14, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160814142708/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/08 dead On August 2, optioned Ryan Goins and Bo Schultz, recalled Mike Bolsinger, and selected the contract of Danny Barnes from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On August 3, activated Francisco Liriano and optioned Mike Bolsinger to Triple-A Buffalo. On August 6, traded Pat Venditte to the Seattle Mariners for a player to be named later. On August 8, placed Kevin Pillar on the 15-day disabled list with a left thumb sprain, and recalled Darrell Ceciliani from Triple-A Buffalo. On August 9, released Franklin Morales. On August 10, optioned Danny Barnes, placed José Bautista on the 15-day disabled list with a left knee sprain, recalled Ryan Tepera, and selected the contract of Junior Lake from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On August 12, sent Ezequiel Carrera on a rehab assignment to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. On August 16, signed John Straka to a minor league contract, activated Ezequiel Carrera, and designated Junior Lake for assignment. On August 18, signed Ty Sterner to a minor league contract. On August 19, acquired Richard Reina from the New York Mets for cash considerations, signed Gregor Mora to a minor league contract, recalled Ryan Goins, optioned Darrell Ceciliani, and outrighted Junior Lake to Triple-A Buffalo. On August 20, sent Kevin Pillar on a rehab assignment to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays. On August 21, optioned Aaron Sanchez to the Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays, and recalled Aaron Loup. On August 23, activated Kevin Pillar and optioned Ryan Tepera to Triple-A Buffalo. On August 25, activated José Bautista, optioned Ryan Goins, and signed Eric Veglahn to a minor league contract. On August 26, acquired Dioner Navarro from the Chicago White Sox for Colton Turner. On August 27, designated Aaron Loup for assignment, and recalled Bo Schultz from Triple-A Buffalo. On August 29, activated Dioner Navarro and designated Josh Thole for assignment. On August 31, recalled Aaron Sanchez and Ryan Goins, signed Josh Thole, placed Darwin Barney on the family medical emergency list, and optioned Bo Schultz to Triple-A Buffalo. September On September 1, optioned Devon Travis to the Rookie-Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/09 Toronto Blue Jays Transactions in September MLB.com September 27, 2016 September 13, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160913073338/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/09 dead On September 2, designated Matt Dominguez for assignment, selected the contract of Matt Dermody, and recalled Danny Barnes, Darrell Ceciliani, Dalton Pompey, Ryan Tepera, and Devon Travis. On September 3, activated Darwin Barney, and outrighted Matt Dominguez to Triple-A Buffalo. On September 6, recalled Aaron Loup and Bo Schultz. On September 27, designated Brady Dragmire for assignment, recalled Andy Burns, and selected the contract of Chris Smith from the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons. October On October 5, traded Brady Dragmire to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/10 Toronto Blue Jays Transactions in October MLB.com October 5, 2016 October 6, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161006144359/http://m.bluejays.mlb.com/roster/transactions/2016/10 dead Farm system Level Team League Manager Win–loss record Position PostseasonRef. Reference Triple-A Buffalo Bisons International League Gary Allenson 66–78 5th placeInternational North25½ GB Did not qualify http://www.milb.com/standings/index.jsp?lid=117&sid=t422 International League Standings milb.com April 9, 2016 Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats Eastern League Bobby Meacham 69–73 4th placeEastern League Eastern20½ GB Did not qualify http://www.milb.com/standings/index.jsp?lid=113&sid=t463 Eastern League Standings milb.com April 9, 2016 Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays Florida State League Ken Huckaby 33–36 (first half) 43–23 (second half) North Division5th place (first half)9 GB1st place (second half)+1 G 1–2Lost FSL Semi-Final http://www.milb.com/standings/index.jsp?lid=123&period=h1&sid=t424 Florida State League Standings milb.com April 9, 2016 Class-A Lansing Lugnuts Midwest League John Schneider 36–34 (first half) 33–37 (second half) Eastern Division6th place (first half)5½ GB4th place (second half)14 GB Did not qualify http://www.milb.com/standings/index.jsp?lid=118&period=h1&sid=t499 Midwest League Standings milb.com April 9, 2016 Short Season-A Vancouver Canadians Northwest League John Tamargo 16–22 (first half) 13–23 (second half) North Division4th place (first half)3 GB3rd place (second half)13 GB Did not qualify http://www.milb.com/standings/index.jsp?lid=126&period=h1&sid=t435 Northwest League Standings milb.com April 9, 2016 Rookie Advanced Bluefield Blue Jays Appalachian League Dennis Holmberg 37–31 3rd placeAppalachian League East5 GB Did not qualify http://www.milb.com/standings/index.jsp?lid=120&sid=t517 Appalachian League Standings milb.com April 9, 2016 Rookie GCL Blue Jays Gulf Coast League Cesar Martin 39–17 2nd placeGCL Northwest3 GB Did not qualify http://www.milb.com/standings/index.jsp?sid=milb&lid=124&period= Gulf Coast League Standings milb.com August 27, 2016 Rookie DSL Blue Jays Dominican Summer League Carlos Villalobos 36–32 2nd placeDSL Baseball City12½ GB Did not qualify http://www.milb.com/standings/index.jsp?sid=milb&lid=130&period= Dominican Summer League Standings milb.com August 23, 2016 Notes Note 30em References 30em External links 2016 Toronto Blue Jays at Baseball Reference Category:Toronto Blue Jays seasons Toronto Blue Jays Toronto Blue Jays Category:2016 in sports in Ontario 2016 1