The Toronto Blue Jays are linked to trading for a $2 million utility player for depth ahead of the July 31 MLB trade deadline.

At the very least, they will be three games ahead of the New York Yankees when games conclude on July 19. With each passing day, the Blue Jays are improving their odds of qualifying for the postseason.

The Toronto Blue Jays have overtaken the American League over the last month and a half. After winning 10 games in a row, they captured a lead in the AL East, and as of now, hold a three-game lead over the New York Yankees.

The New York Yankees visit the Toronto Blue Jays as the AL East foes clash in the Monday opener of a 3-game series north of the border.