The Toronto Blue Jays are projected to part ways with their franchise shortstop after a sudden decline in his on-field play.

Paul Skenes kept the American League-leading Toronto Blue Jays in check for six innings, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates secure a 5-2 victory.

Paul Skenes’ eight strikeouts and some late defensive miscues by the Blue Jays were enough to get the Pirates back in the win column after a rough road trip, as they beat Toronto at PNC Park on Monday,

TORONTO — The tying run stood on deck in Sunday’s eighth inning as the Toronto Blue Jays threatened yet another comeback. Toronto’s history of late-game heroics gave fans hope — even down four runs, they slid forward in their seats. This time, though, Alejandro Kirk’s lazy foul fly found a Texas Rangers glove and hope finally faded away.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander is progressing in rehab, eyeing return as team leads tight AL East race.

Blue Jays turn inning-ending double play after review