Toronto Blue Jays News

Louis Varland is a finalist for AL Reliever of the Year, joining Cleveland's Cade Smith and ex-Jay Bryan Baker. His line as closer: 35 saves, 1.27 ERA, 97 strikeouts in 78 IP. Dylan Cease is also up for the Cy Young. 🔒

Louis Varland Is Finalist for American League Reliever of the Year

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Outfielder Rudy Martin Jr., 30, elected free agency after being outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo last week. Claimed in July, he went 0-for-2 with a walk in 3 MLB plate appearances for Toronto in 2026. A minors pact is likely next. 🧳

Toronto Blue Jays Part Ways with 30-Year-Old Player Amid MLB Free Agency

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Dylan Cease is a finalist for the 2026 AL Cy Young Award, alongside Cleveland's Parker Messick and the Yankees' Cam Schlittler. Louis Varland is also a finalist for AL Reliever of the Year. Winners will be announced the week of Nov. 9. 🏆

Watch LIVE as BBWAA Awards finalists are announced (MLB Network)

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Jose Berrios apparently didn't opt out, so the Blue Jays keep $48 million over two years on a pitcher recovering from May Tommy John surgery. No official announcement came, and he may miss the start of next season, so the payday is secure, the rotation help isn't. 💸

Blue Jays Stuck After Jose Berrios $48 Million Decision

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Red Sox have an outfield logjam, but Ceddanne Rafaela is reportedly the only outfielder who'd interest the Blue Jays. Duran and Yoshida are lefty bats with shaky value, while Rafaela (.764 OPS, 110 wRC+, signed through 2031 at $6.25M AAV) likely isn't cheap to pry loose. 🔍

Red Sox have outfielders to spare, but only Ceddanne Rafaela would interest Blue Jays

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Blue Jays are linked to utility man Mauricio Dubón, a Gold Glove winner coming off a breakout year (12 HR, 73 RBI, .276). CBS Sports' Mike Axisa says Toronto should consider signing him, but it's speculation. A 79-83 finish leaves roster holes. 🧤

Blue Jays Linked to 3-Time Gold Glove Winner After Breakout Year

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Nolan Perry, the Blue Jays' No. 2 prospect, posted a 2.50 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 117 strikeouts across three minor-league levels in 2026, a year after missing 2025 with UCL surgery. He's forcing a real 2027 question. 🔍

Nolan Perry Is Giving the Blue Jays a Huge 2027 Decision to Make

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Ken Rosenthal says the Blue Jays should at least be in the mix for free-agent outfielder Seiya Suzuki. Varsho is gone, Springer likely leaves, and the outfield ranked 19th in OPS. Suzuki's 26 homers and .841 OPS fit the need, but it's only speculation. 🎯

MLB rumors: Insider links ex-Cubs star to Blue Jays in free agency

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With just over $100M coming off the books, the Blue Jays have room to pursue Freddy Peralta, projected at five years and $140M. The case: a strong Rays finish after a rough Mets stint, versus one rough World Series start. The open question is which version shows up. 🎯

Freddy Peralta’s World Series stumble shouldn’t decide Blue Jays' pursuit of star pitcher

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Free agency opens with the Jays unlikely to issue a qualifying offer. The real call is Myles Straw's $8M option vs. a $1.75M buyout; the writer expects a decline, then maybe a cheaper new deal. A lockout looms Dec. 1. 🔒

Monday Bantering: Free Agent Non-Frenzy

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Ian Happ is hitting free agency, and the Blue Jays could be a fit: a switch-hitting corner outfielder with 24 homers in 2026 and a strong arm. At roughly $15M a year, he might cost less than Seiya Suzuki and leave room for more bats. Boring, but reliable. 🔧

Cubs free agent Ian Happ isn't flashy but could be an ideal fit for the Blue Jays

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Former Blue Jays reliever Richard Lovelady was designated for assignment by the Nationals to open a 40-man spot for Nate Furman, hours before free agency. His Toronto stint: 2 games, 21.60 ERA in 2025. Next step unclear. 🔄

Former Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Suddenly Cut by MLB Team Ahead of Free Agecy

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Blue Jays have just over $100M coming off the books, enough for depth and still a $25-30M star. Proposed fits, based on Bowden's list, include Sean Newcomb (1 yr, $6.5M), Mauricio Dubón (2 yrs, $16M) and Taylor Ward (1 yr, $10M). 💰

Non-blockbuster deals that fix Blue Jays’ roster without breaking the budget

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Jameson Taillon, acquired from the Cubs on Aug. 2 for a player to be named later, has elected free agency. He finished 2026 at 2-6 with a 5.65 ERA in 18 starts across both teams, so Toronto's rotation now has one more opening. 🔍

Recently Traded For Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent

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Brandon Valenzuela was a finalist for the AL Gold Glove after a strong defensive first full season with Toronto, but Detroit's Dillon Dingler won it for a second straight year. The Jays catcher's defensive trajectory still points up. 🧤

Blue Jays Catcher Snubbed Of Historic Award

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Blue Jays went 0-for-5 at the Gold Gloves despite a league-high five AL finalists. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was the biggest snub, losing at first base to Houston's Christian Walker even with the best defensive numbers among AL first basemen. 🧤

Blue Jays Shut Out in Gold Glove Awards

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Gabriel Moreno, the former Blue Jays catching phenom, won his second Gold Glove with Arizona. He also joins Joe Mauer as the only catchers to take a batting title and a Gold Glove in the same season. Toronto got Daulton Varsho for him, and Varsho is now a free agent. 🧤

Former Blue Jays Catching Prospect Wins Gold Glove

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. led the AL in defensive runs saved (10) and outs above average (6) but lost the AL first base Gold Glove to Houston's Christian Walker (3 DRS, 3 OAA). A rough 9-homer year gets a glove-shaped consolation prize denied. 🧤

Toronto Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Snubbed For Major Award After Disappointing Season

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Ex-Blue Jays lefty Ryan Yarbrough elected free agency after going 2-1 with a 3.69 ERA in 38 games for the Yankees. Toronto acquired him from the Dodgers in July 2024 for Kevin Kiermaier. The 34-year-old now hits the open market. ⚾

Ex-Toronto Blue Jays 2.01 ERA Pitcher Immediately Hits Free Agency

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Ex-Blue Jays first-rounder Jordan Groshans (12th overall, 2018) re-signed with the Braves on a minor-league deal. The 26-year-old hit .276/.339/.576 with 33 homers across Double-A and Triple-A in 2026, and he's likely headed back to Triple-A in 2027. 💣

Former Toronto Blue Jays Top Prospect Signs with Atlanta Braves

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