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Blue Jays Nation’s 2026 Pre-Season Prospect Countdown – No. 34: Javen Coleman

Javen Coleman went from a non-drafted free agent to one of the most exciting relievers in the Toronto Blue Jays system. This is Blue Jays Nation’s bi-annual prospect ranking, where we’ll look at the top 35 prospects in the system in the month of February.

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Blue Jays Nation’s Top 25 Canadian Baseball Prospects for 2026: #15 Will Hynes

The Cleveland Guardians have been one of the more prominent organizations to dip into Canadian baseball talent, and this next player is one of the highlights from the 2025 MLB Draft.

Josh Fleming News / Bluejaysnation / February 5

Report: Blue Jays sign southpaw Josh Fleming to MiLB deal

The Toronto Blue Jays are adding some left-handed depth to the organization. Per ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, the Blue Jays have signed Josh Fleming to a minor league deal with an invite to big league spring training.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 5

Blue Jays Add Experienced Veteran Reliever to Bolster Bullpen Depth

The Toronto Blue Jays have added to their depth in the pitching staff with a new signing just ahead of spring training getting started. On the heels of

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The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'First Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony' quiz

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

Kazuma Okamoto News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Kazuma Okamoto Free Agent Landing: Fantasy Value for 2026 Drafts

Kazuma Okamoto was a highly-sought-after Japanese free agent this offseason. Several teams tried to sign him, but he eventually inked a four-year, $60 million dollar contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Isiah Kiner-Falefa News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

Isiah Kiner-Falefa signs with a new team after World Series blunder

Toronto’s most hated player is now off to a rival team. Veteran MLB infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa has signed with the Boston Red Sox in free agency, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Wednesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 4

Red Sox find infield depth with addition of Isiah Kiner-Falefa

The Red Sox have found the answer to their problems in journeyman infielder and 2020 Gold Glove winner Isiah Kiner-Falefa, who, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, is finalizing a one-year deal.

Blue Jays should re-sign Chris Bassitt as a reliever

Framber Valdez linked to one new contender in free-agent rumors

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Every MLB player with double-digit Gold Gloves

The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Blue Jays Lose Player to Red Sox Amid MLB Free Agency

The Toronto Blue Jays are heading into the 2026 MLB season with a revamped roster and a new supporting cast for first basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. While

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 4

Blue Jays Surprisingly Seen as Dark-Horse Candidate for Free Agent Pitcher

Despite a very successful offseason so far for the Toronto Blue Jays, they might still be looking to make upgrades. There have been few teams in baseball that have been as aggressive as the Blue Jays this winter, and that is a good sign for the franchise.

Framber Valdez News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Blue Jays 'Biggest Threat' to Sign Framber Valdez From AL East Rival

The Toronto Blue Jays made it to Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, but the Los Angeles Dodgers took the MLB crown with a 5-4 win in the 11th inning. The Blue Jays are hungry to return to the October Classic and win their first title since they won back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 4

Can the Blue Jays expect a bounce-back campaign from Andrés Giménez?

Andrés Giménez appears as if he will be the Toronto Blue Jays’ shortstop in 2026 following Bo Bichette’s departure in free agency. While his defence should be great, it’s fair to wonder whether he will pull his weight offensively coming off the worst season of his career. Giménez’s bat has been in steady decline since his All-Star 2022 campaign.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / February 4

2026 Roster Outlook: Which Blue Jays enter camp with one or zero options remaining

Roster flexibility is often the name of the game, and players with minor-league options provide teams with just that. The Toronto Blue Jays will begin spring training this month with a small group of out-of-option players — as will the sport’s 29 other clubs.

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The 'NFL playoff receptions leaders' quiz

The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 4

Three Reasons Blue Jays Will Win Back-to-Back American League Pennants

When the offseason first took off in what feels like a lifetime ago, it felt like the Toronto Blue Jays were not going to take any hits. The organization was signing anyone they wanted to, and it looked like they were going to lock down both Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News / Athlon Sports / February 4

Blue Jays Make Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Announcement Ahead of 8th MLB Season

Toronto Blue Jaysfirst basemanVladimir Guerrero Jr. has seen lots of success early in his Major League Baseball career. Through seven years in the majors, Guerrero has put up a slash line of .288/.366/.495 with an .861 OPS, totaling 183 home runs and 591 RBIs in 975 games played.

Framber Valdez News / Bluejaysnation / February 4

Examining how Framber Valdez would fit on the Blue Jays roster

Whenever a contending team has an opportunity to add a top-tier starting pitcher, they usually jump at the chance. Even if the term or salary on the contract is larger or longer than the front office is comfortable with, it’s better to have the player than not.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / February 4

Report: Blue Jays remain interested in Framber Valdez

Where will Framber Valdez, the top free agent still available, sign with pitchers and catchers reporting for spring training next week? Perhaps north of the border.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluebird Banter / February 4

Better know your Blue Jays 40-man: Kevin Gausman

Kevin Gausman is entering the last year of his five-year, $110 million contract. In his first four years with the Jays, he made 125 starts, posting a 48-41 record, a 3.48 ERA, and an 11.2 bWAR.

Framber Valdez News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / February 4

Blue Jays Confirmed by Insider to Be Pursuing Top Free Agent Ace Framber Valdez

The Toronto Blue Jays might not be done with their offseason splash moves just yet. Following a heartbreaking pursuit of Kyle Tucker that ended in the slugger signing with the back-to-back World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto looked like they were gonna have to roll with what they had.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 3

Blue Jays Have Continued Interest In Framber Valdez

The Blue Jays remain interested in top free agent starter Framber Valdez, report Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of The New York Post. Toronto reportedly met with Valdez at the GM Meetings back in early November.