Toronto sits two victories away from the franchise record for wins before the All-Star break, with six games to go.

“If the Red Sox keep slipping out of contention, there's no reason not to trade a 37-year-old Aroldis Chapman midway through a one-year contract,” wrote Kline. “Chapman and Hoffman give Toronto power-throwing relievers — one southpaw, one righty — to anchor the back of the bullpen and preserve leads in late-inning situations.”

The Toronto Blue Jays made five roster moves before their game against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, as announced on social media. That included activating one pitcher and promoting an outfielder to be available for the game.

The red-hot Toronto Blue Jays surged into first place in the American League East by sweeping the New York Yankees in a four-game series last week. Their rivalry spilled over from the field and into the broadcast booths when Jamie Campbell, host of Blue Jays Central on SportsNet, took a shot at Yankees announcing legend Michael Kay.

The New York Yankees face the Toronto Blue Jays in the finale of a 4-game set at Rogers Centre in Toronto Thursday.

Its Monday, July 7 and the Blue Jays (52-38) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (30-60). José Berríos is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Sean Burke for Chicago. The Jays have won eight in a row and as a result sit atop the American League East by three games over the Yankees and Rays.