The Toronto Blue Jays’ homegrown former star has seen a harsh roster move after a disappointing debut with his new team.

It had been an eye sore to watch the Blue Jays in the first few weeks of the season. Players were dropping like flies and others were struggling. Now, they are looking better as one hitter is finding his swing for the first time.

This April in Major League Baseball has largely been spent talking about preseason World Series contenders that have failed to live up to the hype. That chatter is going to continue at least into May for the likes of the Phillies,

Staying away from the major league due to injury is tough for a player known for his durability. But the Blue Jays’ substandard early season might have some good news soon.

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TORONTO (AP) — Jesús Sánchez hit a two-run home run to take the lead, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. had three hits, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-2 on Sunday. Guerrero led off the sixth inning with a double and Sánchez followed with his 355-foot blast to right field.

TORONTO — Vernon Wells felt different when he put on pinstripes. The longtime Blue Jays outfielder, after 12 years in Toronto and two in Anaheim, finally felt heightened expectations in those New York Yankees threads. Success became a requirement.

Kazuma Okamoto makes the play at first after a challenge by the Blue Jays, getting the second out of the top of the 8th inning