"The Blue Jays are being drowned by injuries, losing players left and right and struggling to keep up with the roster demands that so many health issues create."
"In terms of luxury tax calculations, nearly $105 million of the team's $290 in commitments isn't being put to use, making their performance even more impressive."
"Frustratingly, some of the most expensive members of the roster are the ones expected to take the longest to return, complicating the team's efforts."
The Toronto Blue Jays are struggling with a 7-11 start, primarily due to injuries affecting multiple key players. Currently, five starting pitchers, one reliever, and four hitters are on the injured list, leading to a significant payroll impact of nearly $105 million not in play. The team is managing to stay close to .500 despite these challenges. Notably, some of the highest-paid players are expected to take the longest to return, complicating the team's situation further.
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