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What the Blue Jays Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays did very well last winter, grabbing Dylan Cease, Tyler Rogers, and Kazuma Okamoto in free agency. Okamoto led the team in home runs, Rogers was dominant once more, and Cease was among the top two starters in the AL during the 2026 season.

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Why This First-Time Postseason Performer Would Be a Great Fit for the Blue Jays

It appears that free agency is going to come quicker than one might have expected in 2026, as the Milwaukee Brewers have taken a commanding 3-0 lead in the World Series, meaning the chaos that comes with the offseason is on the horizon.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 27

Myles Straw’s offensive production improved with regular playing time

The Toronto Blue Jays will have a decision to make with Myles Straw this off-season. In early November, the team will have to decide whether to activate his team option for the 2027 season, where he’ll make $8 million.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 27

A Piece That Could Transform the Blue Jays’ Bullpen

There is no doubt that, for any team that can get his services, left-hander Adrian Morejon will be a key addition to the bullpen. The San Diego Padres should offer him a contract to stay and keep that great group of relievers intact, the one that helped them get all the way to the postseason.

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The 'Playoff-RBI leaders by MLB club' quiz

How many of the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) players to lead each MLB franchise in postseason RBI can you name in five minutes?

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Mike Soroka News / Yardbarker / October 27

Free agent Michael Soroka would help fill Blue Jays' need for rotation depth

Soroka's impressive baseball resume includes being runner-up for Rookie of the Year in 2019 during his tenure with the Atlanta Braves.

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 27

3 starter free agents that make sense for the Toronto Blue Jays on a short term deal

The Toronto Blue Jays used 16 different pitchers last season to start games and relied heavily on bullpen days or depth guys to get them through some tough stretches.

Mike Soroka News / Bluejaysnation / October 27

Blue Jays free agent target: Michael Soroka

You can count on two hands the number of Canadian-born starting pitchers to play for the Toronto Blue Jays: six. Might there be a seventh homegrown Canuck on the horizon for the Blue Jays?

John Klein News / Bluejaysnation / October 27

Blue Jays: John Klein and his chances of landing on the 2027 big league roster

The Toronto Blue Jays rotated through numerous arms last season in the bullpen. Injuries sent some players to the sidelines, such as Yimi Garcia, Tommy

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 27

Ranking Blue Jays' Five Best Starting Pitching Free-Agent Fits

It was a down year for the Toronto Blue Jays, to say the least, as they went from taking home the AL Pennant in 2025 to last in the division in 2026, but the only thing that the team can do about that now is make sure it doesn't happen again.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / October 27

Who Must the Blue Jays Protect From the Rule 5 Draft?

The Toronto Blue Jays‘ 2026 regular season came to an end earlier than expected, and now their attention must shift towards the approaching offseason. In particular, the MLB Rule 5 Draft represents an opportunity for organizations to acquire players from other teams in an attempt to benefit their big-league roster in the upcoming season.

Patrick Corbin News / Bluejaysnation / October 27

Patrick Corbin steadied the Blue Jays’ rotation early before fading as the season went on

The Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation seemed like a part of the roster management didn’t have to worry about heading into the 2026 season. Unfortunately, once the season was set to get underway, the Blue Jays had already placed José Berríos, Shane Bieber, and Trey Yesavage on the 15-day injured list.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Andrew Abbott News / Trade Talk Sports / October 26

Could the Blue Jays Roll the Dice on Andrew Abbott? Is He Worth a Risk?

There’s a certain appeal to buying low on a baseball player. A pitcher has a disappointing season, his value takes a hit, and another team wonders whether it can get him back on track.

Mason Fluharty News / Bluejaysnation / October 26

Mason Fluharty became the Blue Jays’ high-leverage lefty thanks to durability and strong performances

Mason Fluharty emerged as the Toronto Blue Jays’ de facto high-leverage left-handed reliever in 2026. After appearing in 55 big league games in his rookie campaign in 2025, Fluharty spent the entire 2026 season in the Blue Jays’ bullpen.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 26

Blue Jays free agent target: Hiromi Itoh

The Toronto Blue Jays will need to add a starting pitcher this off-season. Tarik Skubal is the best of the bunch, but what the 2026-27 off-season free agency class has an abundance of is back end of the rotation starters.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 26

2 Blue Jays who had better seasons in 2026 than 2025

After nearly winning the World Series in 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays finished last in the AL East with a 79-83 record in 2026. There are a lot of reasons why the Blue Jays regressed so much, with injuries being a major one, but several players also had underwhelming seasons.

Casey Mize News / Bluejaysnation / October 26

Blue Jays free agent target: Casey Mize

This winter is set to be vital for the Toronto Blue Jays as they try to bounce back from the disappointment of the 2026 campaign. While the free-agent

Chad Green News / Trade Talk Sports / October 26

Former Yankees and Blue Jays Reliever Confirms Retirement After 10 MLB Seasons

Longtime New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Chad Green has officially retired from baseball, confirming the news in an interview with Randy Olson of AreaSports.net.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 26

Yohendrick Piñango’s bat flashed early-season success in rookie campaign with Blue Jays

For much of the 2026 season, the Toronto Blue Jays’ offence felt like it was just waiting for the big hit. While the offence never was able to put it

Tyler Mahle News / Bluejaysnation / October 25

Blue Jays free agent target: Tyler Mahle

While the Toronto Blue Jays’ rotation appears to be mostly set heading into the 2027 season, the 2026 campaign showed just how unpredictable the sport

Kazuma Okamoto News / Trade Talk Sports / October 24

Kazuma Okamoto Gave the Blue Jays 3 Things They Needed and More

When the Toronto Blue Jays brought Kazuma Okamoto into the picture, they were getting more than a Japanese hitter with a powerful swing. By late September, they were getting a player who had become an important part of their offence and a reason to believe the lineup could do some damage.

Nathan Lukes News / Yardbarker / October 24

Why Blue Jays Gold Glove finalist Nathan Lukes deserves his first MLB accolade

Despite the Blue Jays' disappointing season following their successful run to the World Series in 2025, Lukes' defense was a significant bright spot.

Ernie Clement’s 2026 season was a tale of two halves

Louis Varland took the Blue Jays’ closer job in April and ran with it

Why Blue Jays should target free-agent reliever Adrian Morejon

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 23

Why Blue Jays should target free-agent reliever Adrian Morejon

He would help upgrade the Blue Jays' relief corps for the 2027 season.

Projecting Jake Bloss' impact, role for Blue Jays in 2027

The 'Most wins in the MLB playoffs' quiz

Louis Varland News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Blue Jays Make Louis Varland Announcement After 5th MLB Season

As a team, the 2026 Toronto Blue Jays were not all that formidable. They finished in the basement of the American League East with a record of 79-83. Their 648 runs scored was last in the AL.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / October 22