From the basement to the penthouse, the Toronto Blue Jays are chasing history.

Only 13 teams in the Divisional Era (since 1969) have gone from worst to first, and none since the 2015-16 Red Sox. The Blue Jays are aiming to become the 14th.

As the July 31 Trade Deadline passed, it served as a reminder of how far Toronto has come in just one year -- from selling off pieces in a lost season to sitting atop the American League East standings.

What makes the Blue Jays’ surge even more surprising is how they’ve done it. Ahead of their Interleague showdown against the Cubs on Tuesday, here’s a look at what has -- and hasn’t -- contributed to Jays’ remarkable turnaround.

All stats below are through Sunday.

It’s not because of the players they acquired as Trade Deadline sellers in 2024

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