The Toronto Blue Jays can clinch a playoff spot in the 2025 MLB season by achieving any combination of three wins by them and losses by the Cleveland Guardians, which would secure their postseason berth. Their magic number to clinch a playoff spot is currently three. Additionally, the Blue Jays are pursuing the American League East Division title with a magic number of six, which means a combination of Blue Jays wins and New York Yankees losses totaling six would clinch them the division. Clinching the division would also solidify their postseason spot and likely give them a first-round bye and home-field advantage deeper into the playoffs. The Blue Jays hold a tiebreaker over the Yankees and have a solid lead in the division, making their path to clinching clear with continued strong performance. They also have a magic number of five to clinch a first-round bye once they secure the division crown. Their recent wins have pushed these numbers down, indicating they are close to securing their playoff spot and a favorable seeding position in the postseason. In short:
- Clinch playoff spot: Any combination of 3 Blue Jays wins and Guardians losses.
- Clinch AL East title: Magic number of 6 (Blue Jays wins + Yankees losses).
- Clinch first-round bye: Magic number of 5 after winning the division.
This path is based on the current standings and results as of mid-September 2025, with the Blue Jays performing strongly toward these goals.
