Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Justin Verlander

If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that you should never underestimate the guile of a wily veteran. Although Max Scherzer’s tenure with the Blue Jays got off to a rocky start, he pitched some key games for the Blue Jays in the regular season and delivered in the postseason when the team needed him most.

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Blue Jays offseason: Kyle Tucker needs to be at the top of the priority list

The Toronto Blue Jays are considered the “favourites” in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, despite the rumbling noise of various other clubs. Toronto is an attractive landing spot for the outfielder, and the Jays are one club that could really use the free agent on their roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 22

Exclusive: Canadian Blue Jays prospect Owen Gregg on preparing for his pro debut

The Blue Jays‘ 2024 draft class could end up being one of the team’s best in recent memory, especially after Trey Yesavage’s meteoric rise this past season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 21

Cubs to sign reliever Phil Maton

Free-agent reliever Phil Maton is signing with the Cubs, reports Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation.

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The '50-home-run MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the players to reach the 50-home run milestone in one MLB season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB yearly runs created leaders' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21

Former Blue Jays ace Alek Manoah hit with rough news from Braves

The news is the latest blow to Manoah’s spiraling MLB career.

Three MLB teams that may regret their non-tender decisions

How Yankees have failed former top prospect Jasson Dominguez

Yankees must be all over Corey Seager if he becomes available

Three landing spots for Pete Alonso

The offseason needs for every MLB team

MLB News / Yardbarker

25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 21

Blue Jays Could Consider Trading Away Fan Favorite Young Outfielder in Offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays are fresh off a run to Game 7 of the World Series and one in which they came within two outs of their first championship in over three decades.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 21

Blue Jays: Looking at non-tenders from around the league

As expected, the Toronto Blue Jays tendered all available players. Those players are Daulton Varsho, Eric Lauer, Ernie Clement, and Tyler Heineman. At the end of the season, relievers Dillon Tate, Ryan Burr, and Nick Sandlin were eligible for arbitration but were eventually outrighted and became free agents.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Blue Jays Announce Ernie Clement News on Friday

The Toronto Blue Jays made a miraculous push to the World Series in 2025, and although the team fell one win short of a championship, it is hard to imagine them getting that far without Ernie Clement.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Blue Jays Facing Pete Alonso Decision After Bo Bichette Development

The Toronto Blue Jays had an incredible 2025 season culminating in a trip to the World Series for the first time in over three decades. After finishing the regular season with a 94-68 record, Toronto was boosted to the Fall Classic by a powerful lineup, headlined by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and Bo Bichette.

Erik Swanson News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 21

Blue Jays Erik Swanson Announces Retirement After Frustrating Season

The Toronto Blue Jays just wrapped up one of their most impressive seasons in franchise history, but their most shocking performances came during their postseason run.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 21

Blue Jays: Examining whether Edwin Encarnación remains on the Hall of Fame ballot

On Monday, the 2026 Hall of Fame ballot was released. It features two former Toronto Blue Jays, Mark Buehrle and Edwin Encarnación. The latter stayed on the ballot after receiving 11.4% of the votes last season.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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 / November 21

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Tatsuya Imai

It’s almost a certainty that the Toronto Blue Jays will sign a starting pitcher this off-season. Not only is there a gaping hole in their rotation, but Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber are set to become free agents after the 2026 season, while José Berríos can opt out of his contract.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

The 'NFL single-game completions leaders' quiz

The 'NFL QB rushing TD leaders' quiz

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 21

Recent Top Prospect Headlines Worst Blue Jays Draft Picks by bWAR

The MLB draft is a big crapshoot, even when compared to other sports league drafts. With both high schoolers and college players being picked, they're often years away from making their debuts and a lot can happen with their development in that time.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 21

Examining the Blue Jays’ pitching depth heading into next season

Despite falling out of favour in many pitching categories last season, the Blue Jays defied the odds and made a miraculous regular-season and playoff run, proving that they are a legitimate contender.

Edwin Diaz News / Yardbarker / November 22

Three potential landing spots for Edwin Diaz

Diaz has become a free agent for the first time in his career. Let's look at three potential landing spots.

Three MLB teams that may regret their non-tender decisions

How Yankees have failed former top prospect Jasson Dominguez

Three potential landing spots for Pete Alonso

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'A.L. and N.L. saves leaders since 2008' quiz

Alex Bregman News / Bluejaysnation / November 21

Blue Jays: Alex Bregman should be on their radar this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays shouldn’t overlook free agent third baseman Alex Bregman when considering avenues to improve their roster this offseason. Bregman’s 2025 campaign with the Boston Red Sox was a tale of two seasons.

Trey Yesavage News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 21

Blue Jays May Already Have 2026 Rookie of Year Candidate on MLB Roster

The Toronto Blue Jays had plenty of talent shown off throughout the year, but specifically in the playoffs. It started in the American League Division Series went into the ALCS and through the World Series, but most of the time it was their bats that stole the show.

Alejandro Kirk News / Bluejaysnation / November 21

Alejandro Kirk was vital to the Blue Jays’ success in 2025

Everything went right for the Toronto Blue Jays, at least up to the final two games of the World Series. There were plenty of players who could be considered the most valuable player of the team.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 20

Analyst Expects Blue Jays Outfielder to Have Massive Bounce-Back Season in 2026

The Toronto Blue Jays have a deep lineup, as displayed in their run to the World Series. Players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Alejandro Kirk, and George Springer spearheaded a red hot offense in October.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

3 relievers the Blue Jays should target this off-season

One of the top relievers in free agency signed on Wednesday. Raisel Iglesias signed a one-year, $16 million deal to return to the Atlanta Braves. While the Toronto Blue Jays had interest in the 35-year-old, they didn’t offer a contract.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Rob Refsnyder

After bouncing from one team to another at the beginning of his MLB career, Rob Refsnyder found a home in Boston for the past several seasons. The 34-year-old South Korean native, who was once a Blue Jay for a brief time in 2017, has made a living out of being successful against left-handed pitching.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 20

Blue Jays’ interest in Raisel Iglesias shows that they’re looking to add a high-leverage reliever

On Wednesday, Raisel Iglesias re-signed with the Atlanta Braves. Shortly after the signing was announced, Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith reported the Toronto Blue Jays and Iglesias had spoken, but no deal was offered.

Erik Swanson News / Field Level Media / November 20

Former Mariners, Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson retires

Former Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson announced his retirement on Thursday after seven seasons. Swanson, 32, spent four seasons with the Mariners (2019-22) before being traded to the Blue Jays on Nov.

Bo Bichette News / Total Apex Sports / November 19

Blue Jays Star Shortstop Bo Bichette Rejects Qualifying Offer

With the deadline to accept or decline qualifying offers set for yesterday, more names have hit the open market this offseason. One of them was Toronto Blue Jays Shortstop Bo Bichette, who will now be the top hitter available heading into the 2026 season.