The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Kansas City Royals on September 5, per multiple outlets including Sportsnet and ESPN. The victory moved Toronto into possession of the third wild-card spot, with the team eclipsing the .500 mark for the first time since April.

The Blue Jays have navigated significant pitching challenges to reach the postseason position. Per reporting, the team is dealing with injuries to key starters—Taillon is on the disabled list, while Patrick Corbin and Cody Ponce have been ruled out for the remainder of the season. Kansas City, meanwhile, faces its own offensive struggles, with outlets noting the Royals are attempting to arrest a September downturn.

Toronto's push for October baseball comes as the wild-card race remains competitive. The Tigers' 6-0 win over Cleveland also played a role in the Jays' postseason positioning, per Sportsnet.