The Toronto Blue Jays faced an unexpected travel challenge Sunday when a mechanical issue grounded their charter plane in Phoenix. Manager John Schneider said the team voted to bus six hours to Orange County rather than wait for a replacement aircraft from Vancouver. The decision came after a 10-4 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Schneider learned of the joystick malfunction around 4 p.m., which affected takeoffs and landings. While scheduled starter Dylan Cease flew commercial, the remaining 40-member traveling party loaded luggage and food onto three buses for the overnight journey. The team arrived at their hotel around 12:30 a.m., with players enjoying more space than the coaching staff.

Veteran pitcher Max Scherzer, who preferred flying, humorously threatened to put Schneider on trial in kangaroo court over the travel decision. The mechanical issue highlights the logistical challenges MLB teams face during their grueling 162-game season, where travel disruptions can impact player rest and performance. The Blue Jays will look to shake off the travel fatigue as they open a series against the Los Angeles Angels.