The bottom of the order has been a strength for the Blue Jays so far this season

One of the keys to having success in MLB in 2025 is having some power at the bottom of the lineup. Through the first week of the season, the bottom of the Blue Jays order has shown that it can be explosive. After opening the season with a series split with the Orioles, the Blue Jays swept the Washington Nationals in what was a promising series.

And not only has the bottom half of Blue Jays' order been productive offensively, they've also put together competitive at-bats.

Here are three players who have served as engines for the bottom of the Jays' lineup.

Blue Jays bottom order of lineup showcasing success

Myles Straw

The Blue Jays' offseason acquisition of Straw was a bit underrated, and the 2022 Gold Glover showcased his value in Toronto series against the Nationals with three hits (two doubles and a single). While Straw isn't a power hitter, he's a decent contact hitter who can draw walks.

Straw possesses a good ability to get on-base, along with a solid eye at the plate that helps him to generate walks and capitalize on scoring opportunities. His strengths lie in his speed and defense, so he can serve as a quasi-leadoff hitter when he's batting in the No. 9 spot. He entered camp as a Non-Roster Invitee, but he should continue to get more playing time if he keeping to putting together good at-bats.

Will Wagner

Wagner put up a productive at-bat on Saturday when he bunted for a base hit with the bases loaded. Wagner's gone 7-for-18 (.389) this season with a .500 slugging out of the No. 7 spot in the lineup, which is incredible production for that spot in the lineup.

It will be interesting to see how his numbers will look as the season goes on. His left-handed bat is vital in the lineup, especially when facing right-handers.

He hit .304 in 24 games last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury, and now has a career average of .320 through 100 at-bats.

Wagner has impressed this season and continues to show that he can handle major league pitching along with possessing the defensive abilities needed to succeed at third base.

Alan Roden

Roden's discipline and control of the strike zone make him a quality hitter at the plate. Like Straw, he can serve as a second leadoff hitter at the No. 9 spot in the lineup. This lineup is at its best when Bo Bichette is hitting with runners on base, and that's where Roden comes in.

Roden's plate approach and solid on-base capabilities have transformed the lineup. He's recorded a hit in four of the six games he's played in this year, and has impressed in his first taste of MLB action.