Blue Jays left Toronto with high hopes. (Isabella Pacheco/AQ) Blue Jays fans' hopes of returning to the World Series faded as the season brought injuries, struggles and inconsistent performances, leaving Toronto out of the postseason. Coming off an improbable World Series run, the Toronto Blue Jays started the 2026 Major League Baseball (MLB) season with enormous expectations. The team finished with a record of 94–68, good enough to clinch the American League (AL) East crown