The 5 most interesting Toronto Blue Jays in 2017

Oct 4, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) rounds third base after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles in the American League wild card playoff baseball game at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 4, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) rounds third base after hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles in the American League wild card playoff baseball game at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 18, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher
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Contributor: Patrick Allen

5. Troy Tulowitzki

4. Dalton Pompey

3. Kendrys Morales

2. Devon Travis

1. Jose Bautista

Devon Travis’ honeymoon period with the Blue Jays is over. Entering his third full season with the team, Travis’ production to date has featured plenty of peaks and valleys. The highs have been outstanding, but the lows, especially on the defensive side of the ball, have been equally as noticeable. The time is now for Travis to take his game to the next level and develop into a prominent figure on this Toronto Blue Jays team.

Contributor: Michael Scott

5. Devon Travis

4. Jose Bautista

3. Marcus Stroman

2. Kevin Pillar

1. Roberto Osuna

It will be very interesting to see if Pillar can progress offensively. He was a pure hitter coming into the draft out of college, but now that the focus is on his defense it might allow him a low-pressure platform to transform into a better hitter. Historically a hard worker, I look forward to seeing his approach and if it works. Defense seems to be more consistent in carrying over season to season than the bat, so his value last year looks like more of a floor than a ceiling.