Blue Jays leaning on bats, looking for more after 3rd wild-card sweep in 4 seasons
There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season. They are essentially running it back with virtually the same core as last year and hoping the bats return to form.
![Blue Jays leaning on bats, looking for more after 3rd wild-card sweep in 4 seasons](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7155824.1711469072!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/springer-bichette-kirk-1180.jpg)
![From left: Outfielder George Springer, shortstop Bo Bichette and catcher Alejandro Kirk fell short of expectations at the plate last season for the Blue Jays, compared to their 2022 production. Composite head and shoulder photo of three Toronto Blue Jays players.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7155824.1711469072!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/springer-bichette-kirk-1180.jpg)
There was no roster makeover, blockbuster trade or eye-popping free-agent signing for the Toronto Blue Jays this past off-season. They are essentially running it back with virtually the same core as last year and hoping the bats return to form.