Injuries kept Toronto from sliding into contention
(MLB.com Toronto Blue Jays)

The Blue Jays` 2017 season began with high expectations, but a lack of depth and countless injuries made sure it never really got off the ground. Toronto placed 25 players on the disabled list in 2017, which resulted in 1,394 games lost to injury and eliminated any hopes of contending. The Blue Jays dropped to last in the American League East on Opening Day and remained there until the final day of the regular season.