​The Toronto Blue Jays will be looking to have a better second half of the season than first.Last Year, Toronto made it to Game 7 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after winning its first American League pennant since 1993 against the Seattle Mariners. The Blue Jays haven’t been able to replicate the same level of success this year.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementEntering the All-Star Break, the Blue Jays were 45-51, in last place in the American League East and 2.5 games out of the final wild card spot in the American League.Despite the team’s struggles, Toronto was well-represented in the 2026 All-Star Game on Thursday, which took place Thursday at Citizens Bank Arena in Philadelphia.Several of the Blue Jays All-Stars contributed to the American League, which beat the National League 4-0.Here’s an overview of how Toronto’s All-Stars did in the Midsumer Classic:The leader in the American League in strikeouts got the start for the AL on Thursday. He went one inning, struck out three batters and walked one.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCease has been one of the best free agent signings from last offseason. He has a 2.56 ERA and has struck out 148 batters in 98.1 innings of work across 17 starts.Cease’s 148 fanned batters is second in the majors behind Milwaukee Brewers and National League starter Jacob Misiorowski (167).Toronto’s closer and the second pitcher to represent the organization in the All-Star Game got to take the mound in the eighth inning working with a 4-0 lead.Varland struck out one batter and allowed one hit.Varland is in the midst of a career-best season with the Blue Jays. He has a 1.10 ERA and has fanned 67 batters in 49 innings of work across 44 outings. He’s a perfect 19-for-19 in save opportunities with five holds.Clement earned the most votes in the fan-voting portion of the All-Star selection process and was the first starter named for the American League.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementClement received two at-bats before being subbed in for Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana. He went 0-for-2.Clement, like Varland, is also in the midst of a career-best season. Clement, who set the MLB playoff record for most hits in a single postseason last October, is slashing .296/.318/.433 with a .751 OPS in 93 games this season and has hit 23 doubles, a triple and eight home runs with 32 RBIs this season.Remember to join our BLUE JAYS on ROUNDTABLE community, which is FREE! You can post your own thoughts, in text or video form, and you can engage with our Roundtable staff, as well as other Blue Jays fans. If prompted to download the Roundtable APP, that’s free too!