3 Bold Predictions for the Blue Jays in September 

Baseball is a funny sport. August was one of the worst months record wise for the Toronto Blue Jays as they went "just" 15-12 for a .556 winning percentage. However, they scored 155 runs as a team, the most of any month in 2025 and despite the numerous frustrating, late leads given away, the Blue Jays still came out of it atop the American League East standings heading into the final month of the regular season.

So what will happen to Toronto in the coming weeks as they aim to lock down a postseason berth in the process? Here are three bold predictions for the Blue Jays heading into the stretch run in the month of September.

3 Bold Predictions for the Blue Jays in September 

George Springer to lead the way for the Blue Jays

As we get down to crunch time, many will be expecting the faces of the franchise in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette to help lead Toronto to the playoffs. However, this year, it will be a savvy star veteran that will get the job done in the form of a rejuvenated George Springer.

Nothing is going to stop Springer from his huge redemption campaign in 2025, not even after being hit by the ball in the helmet just a few weeks ago. In fact, he appeared to have gotten even better since the incident. In his last 15 games, the 35-year-old outfielder has hit close to .400 with a 1.302 OPS, together with 20 runs scored, eight home runs and 14 RBIs.

More importantly, Springer often provides the spark to get the team going once again when they need it the most. Just like when the Jays were coming off a gut-wrenching loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, the four-time All-Star would deliver with a two-homer game on Tuesday to help Toronto get one back right away. Expect to see more of this Springer in the coming weeks and hopefully throughout the MLB Playoffs.

Jeff Hoffman won’t be closing games by the end of September 

Things have been a little rough for Jeff Hoffman since reuniting with his former club for the 2025 season. After putting together two consecutive strong campaigns with the Philadelphia Phillies during the past couple of years, that reliable and consistent version of Hoffman has not materialized as expected with the Jays. On the bright side, the 32-year-old closer has managed to convert 30 saves over the course of the current season. However, a dismal 4.94 ERA while giving up a whopping 14 home runs in just 58 1/3 total innings has left a lot to be desired. 

Much more concerning has been his frustrating play in recent weeks, as Hoffman has allowed baserunners in each of his last seven appearances and runs in three of his past six outings, blowing two saves in the process. Opposing batters have also been teeing off of him as Jays fans often prepare for the worst once the hitter connects with the ball.

Hoffman will need to show more of his dominant, shutdown form in the coming weeks, as the Jays won’t be able to survive much longer with such uncertainty at the end of ballgames. Otherwise, at the rate in which things are going for Hoffman, his hold on the closer’s role will be gone by the end of the month.

Blue Jays will make the playoffs, but lose out on the AL East division title

The Blue Jays may seem to be comfortably in first place in the AL East. However, their play lately really doesn’t inspire much confidence that they could hold onto that lead for any longer. Especially with both the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox heating up in recent weeks, with the Yankees winning eight of their past ten and the Red Sox victorious in 10 of their past 13 games, the minuscule 2 1/2 game lead certainly is no longer safe. 

More worrisome has been the fact that their pitching, especially the bullpen, has faltered in recent weeks. Luckily the offense has helped cover for some of those deficiencies; otherwise, the Jays would just be fighting for the Wild Card spot about now.

If Toronto can’t find another gear and rediscover their winning formula from back in June and July, look for them to barely squeak into the postseason while losing out on the division title to either New York or Boston.