What happened: The Toronto Blue Jays collapsed quickly and are now trade deadline sellers. A pitching staff hampered by injuries and an unproductive offense have created a strong sense that the roster will be dismantled.

Why it matters: Starter Kevin Gausman indicated his recent outing against the Tampa Bay Rays might serve as his final home appearance. The organization appears to recognize that a late push for a postseason spot will not materialize.

By the numbers: The Tampa Bay Rays lead the series 6-0. The score is Tampa Bay Rays 0, Toronto Blue Jays 0. Rookie Kazuma Okamoto was benched Thursday following a slump, despite a successful start to his inaugural campaign.

What to watch: The game has not started yet. The Toronto Blue Jays continue to evaluate their roster.

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