The Toronto Blue Jays are closing out their series against the Tampa Bay Rays today, and fans can breathe a sigh of relief—after this, we won't have to face them again for a while. It's been a tough stretch, but there's a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

Injury news continues to dominate the conversation around the Jays. The team has stated that no decision has been made on pitcher José Berríos yet, as they're "talking through a plan with doctors." That doesn't sound promising, and it's unlikely we'll see him on the mound anytime soon. For a team already fighting to stay in the race, losing a key arm like Berríos is a significant blow.

Today's matchup offers a bright spot, though: we get to watch Dylan Cease, who has been absolutely terrific this season. His command and stuff have been electric, and he's the kind of pitcher who can single-handedly change the momentum of a game. On the flip side, catcher Tyler Heineman is struggling mightily at the plate, and his defense hasn't been much better. With Alejandro Kirk still sidelined, Heineman needs to turn things around quickly—or the Jays might be in trouble behind the dish.

Believe it or not, the Blue Jays are just 2.5 games back in the Wild Card race. It's almost as surprising that the Chicago White Sox currently hold that final spot. But with five teams between Toronto and the postseason, every game counts. The good news? A lot of teams are off to slow starts this season, so the window is still open. If the Jays can string together some wins—starting today—they could climb back into contention before you know it.