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Some time away from home could be exactly what the Blue Jays need right now
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Ben Wrixon
Apr 14, 2026, 17:00 EDTUpdated: Apr 14, 2026, 14:39 EDT
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The struggling Toronto Blue Jays open a nine-game road trip Tuesday night in Milwaukee against the Brewers.
This trip, which will also take them to Arizona and Anaheim to play the Angels, comes on the heels of a 2-4 homestand in which they lost several games in blowout fashion. 
A packed Rogers Centre gives the Blue Jays a true home-field advantage; Toronto is one of the most electric environments in all of baseball when the team is winning. However, that awesome energy brings with it legitimate pressure—some time away from home could be exactly what the doctor ordered for this team. 
The Blue Jays have played all but three of their games at home in 2026. They’ve gone 6-6 in Toronto, but just 3-6 since taking three straight from the Athletics to open the season when the team was at full strength. The lone series they played on the road was in Chicago against the White Sox, during which they got swept while navigating illness, injuries, and some horribly-timed errors.
Road trips are opportunities for teams and players to learn about themselves. It would be naive to think all the injuries and early struggles haven’t taken a toll on the current group’s morale—some time together on the road could help boost this team’s spirits. 
Last year’s squad was a testament to the power of a team that truly plays for each other, and that camaraderie is fostered on the road. Many of last year’s mainstays are still here, but this road trip could be a great time for newcomers like Kazuma Okamoto, Jesús Sánchez, and Eloy Jimenez to ingratiate themselves into the team’s culture.
Of course, the best way to boost spirits is to win baseball games and doing that is even tougher on the road. The Brewers, in particular, pose a serious challenge despite having their share of injuries. The Diamondbacks and Angels, meanwhile, both have elite hitters. Stringing some wins together won’t be easy—but it could mean even more if they do. 
A successful road trip could do wonders for this team’s confidence. If they manage to go 6-3, they could return home with a .500 record and reinforcements on the way in the form of Trey Yesavage and Addison Barger. Even going 5-4 would be great considering the current state of the roster. 
Ultimately, the old expression about someone benefiting from a change of scenery exists for good reason. Sometimes that really is all it takes to get out of a rut. Some new sights could be exactly what the Blue Jays need to get out of this early-season funk, and perhaps even emerge better for having endured it. 

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