The Opener: Blue Jays, Greene, MLBTR Chat
Briefly

The Blue Jays are on a nine-game winning streak and lead the Yankees by 3.5 games in the AL East. They aim for their tenth consecutive win against the White Sox. Right-hander Chris Bassitt will start for Toronto. Meanwhile, Reds ace Hunter Greene, sidelined since June 4 with a groin strain, has been scratched from a rehab start, delaying his return after the All-Star break. The Reds have struggled without him and are falling behind in the NL Central and Wild Card races as the trade deadline approaches.
The Blue Jays have ridden a nine-game winning streak to a comfortable 3.5-game lead over the Yankees for the top spot in the American League East.
Hunter Greene has been on the injured list since June 4 due to a groin strain, his second of the season, but expected to return not long after the All-Star break.
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