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<\/p>\nThe Toronto Blue Jays look far different than the team that nearly won the World Series six months ago.<\/p>\n
The Blue Jays opened the regular season hot with a 4-1 record, but are sitting at 4-6 after a five-game skid two weeks into the regular season, which included being swept by the Chicago White Sox. <\/p>\n
Despite nearly beating the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series last season, Toronto was embarrassed in its first rematch, losing 14-2. Los Angeles even tossed in World Series hero Miguel Rojas to pitch the final inning of the game.<\/p>\n
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Toronto’s early-season struggles have led the team to fall in MLB power rankings, dropping from No. 2 to No. 6 in MLB.com’s Brent Maguire ranking<\/a>. The team now trails the Seattle Mariners (No. 5), Atlanta Braves (No. 4), Milwaukee Brewers (No. 3), New York Yankees (No. 2) and the Dodgers (No. 1).<\/p>\n Injuries have played a major role in the Blue Jays’ early-season woes. Toronto headed into spring training with one of the deepest and most talented starting rotations, but is in panic mode with Trey Yesavage, Shane Bieber, Cody Ponce and Jos\u00e9 Berr\u00edos all on the injured list and Max Scherzer dealing<\/a> with a forearm issue. <\/p>\n Toronto also placed All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the injured list after fracturing his thumb, with the 27-year-old undergoing surgery on Tuesday.<\/a> After losing Bo Bichette this offseason, the Blue Jays’ lineup needs more players to step up for their offense, especially with George Springer only batting .150 this season.<\/p>\n Though the Blue Jays are 4-6, there are still over 150 games left to be played in the regular season. With how talented this roster is, don’t expect these struggles to persist throughout the season. <\/p>\n