It was a less than stellar season for the Toronto Blue Jays, who ended their 2018 run with 73 wins and 89 losses, leaving them in fourth place in the American League East.

Just like their 41st franchise season, the 42nd saw injuries, trades, controversy and, at times, brilliant spots of play.

Aaron Sanchez struggled to find success as he battled with finger problems, while Troy Tulowitski suffered from heel bone issues. Waves were made when Roberto Osuna was charged with domestic abuse, and eventually traded to the Houston Astros. These were a few among other physical maladies for the team.

Rookie Ryan Borucki stepped up to provide some consistency on the mound later in the season, that is, when the bullpen actually backed him up and scored runs.

However, the baseball world was sent a-buzzing when Canada's team mounted a historic comeback against the Tampa Bay Rays on September 21st. Down 8-2 in the ninth inning, they gained back 10 runs to win 9-8 in a walk-off victory.

The Jays opened their season against the New York Yankees, winning one of three to set the tone for most of the rest to follow. The only team they were able to usually show dominance over was the Baltimore Orioles, who ended their season at 45-111. Even then, the victories often weren't ones to write home about.

The season ended against the Tampa Bay Rays, who took two of three, Toronto losing the final game of the year 9-4 on September 30th.

Heading into the off-season, changes are in store for the birds in blue, as team looks to rebuild following two sub-.500 years, back to back. Manager John Gibbons steps out after a lengthy tenure, and the search for his replacement ramps up. 

The Jays also have a star in their future, with their top prospect and the top prospect of the league, 19 year old Vladimir Guerrero Jr., catching the attention of the baseball world for his above average batting performance.

Fans will await the outcome of the rumors that swirl around the roster and the moves expected to be made therein, and hope that the rebuilding process elicits a solid foundation for a towering baseball superstructure.