Report: Blue Jays Toronto Return 'Trending In A Very Good Direction'

The Blue Jays return to Toronto proposal is "trending in a very good direction," per Shi Davidi

The waiting game continues.

The Toronto Blue Jays and Canadian baseball fans continue to wait on if the team will be allowed to return to Toronto to play 2021 baseball games. According to Canadian public health officials, Toronto's proposal to receive a national interest exemption is "trending in a very good direction," Sportsnet's Shi Davidi reported.

During Major League Baseball's All-Star break, the Blue Jays released a proposal made to the government to return to Toronto for July 30th. The proposal included a modified quarantine for partially vaccinated or unvaccinated persons travelling into Canada, but no quarantine for those who are fully vaccinated and provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test.

"We remain hopeful to be back home this summer," said a Blue Jays communications update.

In response to the proposal, Canada's deputy chief public health officer, Dr. Howard Njoo, said the government is looking at last details but could not provide a date on a decision.

Davidi also reported the club would need to hear back on their proposal tomorrow (Friday, July 15th) in order to prepare for a July 30th home stand. If the window closes the "next possible return date is Aug. 20," per Davidi.

If Toronto's proposal to return for July 30th is approved, their first games back in Toronto will come against the Kansas City Royals. The home stand will also include matchups against Cleveland and the division-leading Boston Red Sox. 

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