Definitely will have to carry through their good play to the all star break and to the deadline.
Santander will be a question.
Regardless, all contenders for the playoffs will be buyers, and Jays have a few day to day holes to fill, never mind the requirement of playoff depth.
At least one more starter. Probably 3 in the pen between longer relievers and closers. Assume Varsho back and Santander, still need another big bat and a couple more good utility guys, and ideally most of these guys are vets with playoff experience and leadership, can't just be Scherzer.
Atkins has a way to get out of the way he's poorly constructed the last 2 seasons of rosters offseason and in-season, if he can pull off the right moves and the Jays can get to, and through, a couple rounds of playoffs or more.
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