Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

From starter to closer: Blue Jays' Louis Varland wins first AL Reliever of the Year

It’s Wednesday evening in Las Vegas. Toronto Blue Jays closer Louis Varland is dressed to the nines for the MLB Awards show, which honors the top players for the 2026 season.

Blue Jays' Louis Varland takes home 2026 AL Reliever of the Year Award

How pursuit of Tarik Skubal benefits Blue Jays

Blue Jays reportedly interested in slugger Brandon Lowe in free agency

Yankees' Cam Schlittler, Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski unsurprisingly win Cy Young awards

The 'MLB annual save leaders since 2008' quiz

Tarik Skubal News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 11

Can Blue Jays Land Tarik Skubal, Add League's Top Pitcher in Free Agency?

Blue Jay fans won't need to track private planes next week for Tarik Skubal's flight to Toronto. Unlike when Shohei Ohtani was supposedly on a private plane en route from California to Toronto, this time the Blue Jays brass will be flying from Toronto to California to meet with the winter's premier free agent.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Baseball Now / November 11

Blue Jays Reportedly 'Player' In Tarik Skubal Frenzy

The Toronto Blue Jays made two major additions to their starting rotation last offseason when they signed Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. Cease was phenomenal in his first season with the team, but Ponce tore his ACL in his first start.

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The 'AL & NL Rookies of the Year' quiz

How many of these past ROY winners since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

The 'Season HR-leaders by MLB team' quiz

The 'Season hits-leader by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB Home Run Derby champs' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / November 11

Blue Jays' Louis Varland takes home 2026 AL Reliever of the Year Award

It comes as no surprise that Toronto Blue Jays' dominant closer Louis Varland has been named the 2026 AL Relief Pitcher of the Year. Varland was a finalist alongside Cade Smith and Bryan Baker.

Blue Jays reportedly interested in slugger Brandon Lowe in free agency

Yankees' Cam Schlittler, Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski unsurprisingly win Cy Young awards

Here's why I voted for Padres' Mason Miller as NL Reliever of the Year

The '3-HR World Series' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

The offseason needs for every MLB team

Another MLB season is in the books. The pending lockout is hanging over the heads of players and ownership, but there could be a mad rush of moves prior to December.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / November 11

How pursuit of Tarik Skubal benefits Blue Jays

The Blue Jays joining the Skubal sweepstakes signals their aggressive approach to targeting marquee free agents.

Mets swinging for the fences in free agency before lockout with Tarik Skubal meeting

3 questions facing the Los Angeles Dodgers this offseason

Why Jazz Chisholm Jr. fits into the Blue Jays' offseason plans

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 11

Report: Blue Jays expected to meet with Tarik Skubal

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be getting ready to hunt at the top of the free-agent market. On Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that

Tarik Skubal News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 11

Blue Jays To Meet With Tarik Skubal

The race for left-hander Tarik Skubal now includes the Blue Jays. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that Toronto is among the clubs meeting with the two-time Cy Young winner.

Myles Straw News / Bluejaysnation / November 11

Blue Jays free agent target: Myles Straw

While the Toronto Blue Jays have declined Myles Straw’s option for 2027, it does not fully mean that the door is forever closed on the outfielder potentially rejoining the club.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 11

Blue Jays Lock In Four Players With Official 2027 Contract Moves

The Toronto Blue Jays went from representing the American League in the 2025 World Series, forcing the Los Angeles Dodgers all the way to Game 7, to missing the playoffs and finishing last in the AL East division with a 79-83 record.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 11

Blue Jays free agent target: Gregory Soto

The Toronto Blue Jays had one of the game’s best bullpens in 2026, ranking fourth in MLB with a 3.30 ERA. Louis Varland, Tyler Rogers, Spencer Miles, Mason Fluharty, and Braydon Fisher were all staples in the back end all season long, with other names mixing into the fold as the year progressed.

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The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

Rudy Martin News / Viral Sports News / November 11

Blue Jays Sign 5-foot-5 Outfielder in Early Offseason Move

The Toronto Blue Jays have officially re-signed outfielder Rudy Martin Jr. to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, according to the MLB transaction log.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / November 10

John Schneider Announces Coaching Change Amid MLB Offseason

Toronto Blue Jays mental performance coach John Lannan will not return to the club’s coaching staff, general manager Ross Atkins said Tuesday, according to Mitch Bannon of The Athletic.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Baseball Now / November 10

Blue Jays Reportedly Interested In Slugging Infielder With 66 Homers In Last Two Years

The Toronto Blue Jays surprisingly missed the postseason just one year after reaching the World Series, and their offense was a huge issue. They finished dead last in home runs and runs.

Brandon Lowe News / Yardbarker / November 10

Blue Jays reportedly interested in slugger Brandon Lowe in free agency

The 32-year-old is coming off a dominant 2026 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Why Jazz Chisholm Jr. fits into the Blue Jays' offseason plans

The 'Youngest 45-HR MLB seasons' quiz

Brandon Lowe News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 10

Blue Jays Among Teams Interested In Brandon Lowe

Brandon Lowe should be one of the most popular names in free agency this winter, having swatted 35 homers and finished as a Gold Glove finalist at second base in his lone season (to date) with the Pirates.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 10

Trade Tree: The deal that landed the Blue Jays Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and how they aced the repercussions

In the summer of 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays made a franchise altering trade. No, it wasn’t the acquisition of Troy Tulowitzki or David Price. While the Blue Jays were in the midst of their special season, which saw them end a two-decade long playoff drought, they also made a trade for their future.

Tyler Rogers News / Bluejaysnation / November 10

Tyler Rogers gave the Blue Jays’ bullpen much-needed stability in year one of contract

One of the Toronto Blue Jays’ goals last offseason was to find a high-leverage reliever. They found it with Tyler Rogers, signing him to a three-year, $37-million deal in December.

Steven Okert News / Bluejaysnation / November 10

Blue Jays free agent target: Steven Okert

Chances are if the Toronto Blue Jays had a lead late in games in 2026, the bullpen would shut the opposing lineup down. Unfortunately, that wasn’t often the case, since the offence rarely put Toronto’s exceptional pitching staff in a position to capitalize on late leads.

MLB News / Yardbarker / November 9

Why Jazz Chisholm Jr. fits into the Blue Jays' offseason plans

With the Toronto Blue Jays looking to strengthen their baserunning, free-agent second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. is a strong candidate to help with that.

This free agent reliever could anchor a Blue Jays 'super bullpen'

Blue Jays’ pitching prospect Jake Bloss given an additional option year

3 questions facing the New York Yankees this offseason

The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz

Anthony Santander News / Trade Talk Sports / November 7

Anthony Santander Created a Blue Jays Problem That Goes Past Baseball

The Toronto Blue Jays probably hoped Anthony Santander would be making headlines for his home runs and run production. Instead, the outfielder has given the organization something quite different to deal with, and it’s a situation that goes beyond what happens on a baseball field.

Max Scherzer News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7