However, the Blue Jays could easily still fall out, and if they do, there are some very intriguing pieces for the Royals to think about acquiring. First and foremost, there's shortstop Bo Bichette.

Meanwhile, the Royals signed shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. to an 11-year, $288.8 million extension before the 2024 season that contains an opt-out in the middle and a three-year club option at the end ...

The Blue Jays have just 12 homers in 22 games. Only the Kansas City Royals (11) have fewer. "That will come," Toronto manager John Schneider told reporters. "And I think that will come fairly quickly.