Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Daulton Varsho News / Bluejaysnation / October 18

Blue Jays free agent target: Daulton Varsho

Multiple players have had at least two stints with the Toronto Blue Jays. Before the 2024 trade deadline, the Blue Jays traded Yimi García to the Seattle Mariners for Jonatan Clase and prospect Jacob Sharp.

Brandon Valenzuela News / Bluejaysnation / October 18

Blue Jays: Assessing Brandon Valenzuela’s chances at winning the Gold Glove

The Toronto Blue Jays love defensively sound catchers. In 2026, the team had three main catchers, Alejandro Kirk, Brandon Valenzuela, and Tyler Heineman.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / October 18

Three questions for the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays were considered a World Series favorite heading into the 2026 season.

Blue Jays free agent target: Brandon Lowe

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 18

The Blue Jays’ Unexpected Deadline Sparkplug

The Blue Jays’ 5-1 loss to the Cardinals on August 2 dropped Toronto to 52-60, the kind of record that usually would’ve made a team a clear seller heading

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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.

Kazuma Okamoto News / Bluejaysnation / October 18

Kazuma Okamoto was the Blue Jays’ lone power threat in 2026

In a season in which the Toronto Blue Jays struggled to hit home runs, Kazuma Okamoto’s power was a bright spot. No team in Major League Baseball finished with fewer home runs than the Blue Jays’ 152 long-balls.

Randy Arozarena News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 18

Blue Jays Emerge as Intriguing Fit for Mariners All-Star Randy Arozarena

The Toronto Blue Jays need to prioritize offense this offseason, and they may be able to snag a gem in Randy Arozarena. The opportunity could present itself depending on what the Seattle Mariners decide to do.

Shane Bieber News / Bluejaysnation / October 18

Blue Jays free agent target: Shane Bieber

The Toronto Blue Jays’ first move of the 2025 offseason was bringing back starter Shane Bieber. Just days after losing the World Series, Bieber opted in to his $16 million player option with the Blue Jays for the 2026 season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 17

One Prospect Could Change the Blue Jays’ Entire Offseason Plan

The Toronto Blue Jays have some things to figure out after a disappointing 2026 in which they went all in last offseason. Some of it isn't Toronto’s fault.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 17

Blue Jays free agent target: Brandon Lowe

The Toronto Blue Jays are poised to make a big splash this offseason after producing arguably the worst offence in the league in 2026. Most of their infield is set for the foreseeable future, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Josh Winckowski News / Bluejaysnation / October 17

Josh Winckowski provides the Blue Jays with another bullpen option in 2027

The Toronto Blue Jays made a flurry of moves this past winter, but one transaction that went under the radar was the signing of right-hander Josh Winckowski.

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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.

Max Scherzer News / Bluejaysnation / October 17

Amidst an injury-riddled season, Max Scherzer gave Blue Jays fans moments that will be remembered forever

In a year that was so disappointing for the Toronto Blue Jays, the final day of the regular season brought joy for many fans as the club took down the

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 17

Blue Jays free agent target: Seiya Suzuki

Change is needed this offseason for the Toronto Blue Jays. A year after fielding one of baseball’s most potent offences in 2025, which scored the most runs in a single postseason run, the team collapsed, producing arguably the worst offense in the league just a year later in 2026.

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Trey Yesavage News / Bluejaysnation / October 16

Trey Yesavage flashed dominance but rookie season largely marred by injuries

The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays just couldn’t escape the injury bug. In the case of rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage, he entered the 2026 season with big

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 16

One Bold Blue Jays Trade That Actually Makes Sense

The Toronto Blue Jays were active at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. General manager Ross Atkins overhauled the roster by sending multiple prospects and fan favorites to different teams.

Luis Urias News / Bluejaysnation / October 16

Pending free agent Luis Urias is spending the offseason playing in Liga Mexicana del Pacífico

Luis Urias is heading down south for the winter, but it’s not for vacation purposes. The Magdalena de Kino product is suiting up for Yaquis de Obregon as part of the Mexican Pacific Winter League.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / October 16

Blue Jays free agent target: Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Marcus Semien’s 2021 season was incredible. After a great 2021 season, Semien struggled in 2020, leading the second baseman to sign a one-year pillow contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / October 16

Assessing how the Blue Jays’ up-and-comers fared in 2026

A slew of injuries to the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026 led several farm-system players to make their MLB debuts. While these debuts had mixed results, they did give Blue Jays fans a peek into what’s in store for the future.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / October 15

Toronto Blue Jays’ Pending Free Agents’ Market Values Revealed

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the most active teams in Major League Baseball in recent years when it comes to signing free agents. The franchise has developed well and has spent its money wisely, but going into the 2026 offseason, it will have some difficult decisions to make.

Dylan Cease News / Athlon Sports / October 15

Dylan Cease Nomination Announced After First Season With Blue Jays

Dylan Cease went 11-6 with a 2.40 ERA and 239 strikeouts in 169 innings during his first season with the Toronto Blue Jays, and the right-hander is now a finalist for the MLB Players Association’s Outstanding Pitcher Award. Cease posted those numbers over 29 starts and earned a spot on the American League All-Star team.