Toronto closed its season in the final game with an emotional send-off for George Springer, who thanked the organization after the contest and was visibly moved. Max Scherzer delivered a strong final start, smiled and hugged catcher John Schneider before handing him the ball and leaving to an ovation from the Toronto crowd. The club used John Klein from the bullpen, bringing Toronto's total players used this year to 64, a franchise record. Broadcasters during the broadcast suggested Springer will not be with the Blue Jays next year, and fans alternated between crying and hoping Springer or Scherzer return to the organization in some capacity such as broadcasting. The game also coincided with the retirement announcement of longtime Blue Jays stats man Scott Carson after 34 years with the broadcast. For a season that offered few highs, many viewers described the finale and the send-offs for Springer and Scherzer as a restorative, emotional close to the year.
