Louis Varland is having a historic season with the Toronto Blue Jays. On Thursday, he recorded his 32nd save of the season and lowered his ERA to 1.16, the best among all Major League relievers this year, moving ahead of the San Diego Padres’ flamethrower, Mason Miller (1.27).

Brett Bateman had three hits, Nathan Lukes lined a two-run double with the bases loaded in the fifth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays moved within striking distance of the third AL wild-card spot with a 6-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians on Thursday.

Toronto Blue Jays (70-71, fourth in the AL East) vs. Kansas City Royals (63-78, fifth in the AL Central) Kansas City, Missouri; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT. PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jay

The Toronto Blue Jays offered up some injury updates on three of their sidelined starting pitchers.

Jul 26, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove outside of the dugout during a game against the Texas Rangers at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports The Toronto Blue Jays have reached one of their biggest games of the 2026 MLB season,

There was competition, with Seattle Mariners backstop Cal Raleigh also having an excellent month, but MLB ultimately gave the award to Kirk. The Blue Jays reacted to his accomplishment on social media during Thursday's series finale with the Guardians.

The Toronto Blue Jays are heating up at the right time.