What happened: A pitching prospect Toronto received from Minnesota in the Jeff Hoffman trade has flashed potential at the High-A level, per MLB.com. Toronto made the deal as it weighed its position behind Minnesota in the American League Wild Card race.

Why it matters: The Blue Jays enter Sunday at 56-64 on a one-game winning streak, having won four of their last five, as they push for a Wild Card spot down the stretch. Farm-system additions like this one factor into how Toronto restocks its pitching pipeline while it navigates the stretch run.

What to watch: Toronto hosts the Yankees on Sunday leading their series 2-0.