Toronto Blue Jays could be a sneaky World Series contender

The start of the MLB season is officially here, but one team stands out as a potential sleeper — the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Blue Jays are taking on a new journey this season, hoping to move one step up the ladder from potential playoff team to World Series contender. Some key offseason moves can play a role in that development, and luckily Toronto had a very active offseason. The impact these trades have on the teams may be unpredictable, but most pundits seem to think they’ll have a positive effect on Toronto.

The usual postseason players — such as the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros — suddenly aren’t as intimidating to a squad like Toronto, which features a lineup with perennial MVP candidate Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and power threats George Springer, Bo Bichette, Toescar Hernandez and Cavan Biggio.

A pitching staff featuring Jose Berrios and Hyun Jin Ryu can be scary as well.

Could Blue Jays be World Series contenders?

Many teams in MLB have the potential to make it to the World Series, especially with the amount of roster changes coming into this season. The Blue Jays have a strong possibility of contending in a crowded AL East.

Toronto hasn’t won a World Series since 1993 and are consistently placing in the middle of the AL East. The AL East is one of the best divisions in baseball, which puts them in a difficult spot as well.

The Blue Jays signed six new players heading into the 2022 season, some of which are some of the strongest players in the MLB. The Blue Jays signed Kevin Gausman to the second-biggest free agent contract in team history. Gausman is an All-Star and has worked his way up to become a consistent starter. He offers the Blue Jays a lot of talent and potential.

They also traded for third baseman Matt Chapman. Chapman has proven to be a versatile player throughout his short career. In five seasons, he won two AL Platinum Gloves. He is already a decorated player with great achievements, and he will be a strong asset to the Blue Jays.

Toronto is a well-rounded team on the upswing, and despite some recent postseason struggles, expect the Blue Jays to be a force to be reckoned with in the AL East for years to come.