Blue Jays Announce Alejandro Kirk News After Leaving Tigers Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays have sole possession of the AL's best record, and it's partially because of catcher Alejandro Kirk's breakout campaign. The 26-year-old is slashing .304/.361/.413 with seven homers and 47 RBIs over 88 games.

The Toronto Blue Jays (63-44) have the best record in the AL for many reasons, but veteran outfielder George Springer is one of the main ones. The 35-year-old is slashing .291/.383/.506 with 18 homers and 57 RBI over 101 games this season. He leads the team in homers after hitting 19 in 145 contests last year.

Ramón Laureano homered and drove in three runs, Adley Rutschman marked his return from the injured list with three hits and two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 11-4.

Adley Rutschman and his youthful spirit returned to Camden Yards on Monday. The catcher was reinstated from the injured list after a nearly six-week absence with an oblique strain.

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly searching for bullpen help before Thursday, and adding All-Star closer David Bednar will help them lock down the A.L. East.

The 36-year-old right-hander is in the final year of his contract and will enter free agency this coming offseason. The Diamondbacks have already committed to selling, having traded both Randal Grichuk and Josh Naylor in the past week.

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Bo Bichette’s two-run single broke a scoreless tie in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the slumping Detroit Tigers 6-1.