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

Aside from the nightmares elicited by the conclusion of the 2025 World Series, Toronto Blue Jays fans occasionally wake up with cold sweats recalling the 2015 Kansas City Royals’ three-headed bullpen monster of Wade Davis, Kelvin Herrera and Greg Holland.

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Blue Jays Reportedly Have To Compete With AL East Rival For Seiya Suzuki

It's no secret that the Toronto Blue Jays need help in the outfield, and this free agent class is limited in quality options. Seiya Suzuki and Randy Arozarena are the two best outfielders on the open market, and the Blue Jays are already eyeing Suzuki, per The Athletic's Mitch Bannon.

Aaron Parker News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 9

Blue Jays Prospect Makes His Mark With Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby Win

The Toronto Blue Jays may be a franchise that has become known for tossing their name into the hat on the top free agents over the years, but they're also dedicated to developing their prospects in the minor leagues.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 9

Blue Jays free agent target: Tyrone Taylor

It is well known that the Toronto Blue Jays’ biggest need for improvement is their offence, which ranked dead last in runs in all of MLB in 2026. Though they very well could pursue a big name on the market such as Seiya Suzuki or Randy Arozarena, they also need to replenish their depth to balance out the lineup.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 9

Max Scherzer provides insight on MLB future

Max Scherzer might not be hanging up the cleats just yet. This past weekend, Scherzer told Jon Heyman of the New York Post that he will pitch in “lockout

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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.

Aaron Parker News / EssentiallySports / November 9

'Not Going Out to Dinner': Fall League Home Run Derby Winner Speaks on Last-Minute Call-Up

An unexpected phone call, canceled dinner plans, and the title of Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby winner marked the wildest 24 hours of Toronto Blue Jays prospect Aaron Parker’s year.

Myles Straw News / Bluejaysnation / November 8

Reliving Myles Straw’s two-year tenure with the Blue Jays

The Myles Straw era for the Toronto Blue Jays has come and gone, at least for now. On Monday, the Blue Jays elected not to take the club option on the outfielder’s contract.

Aaron Parker News / Bluejaysnation / November 8

Blue Jays’ prospect Aaron Parker wins AFL Home Run Derby

For the first time in the history of the Arizona Fall League Home Run Derby, a Toronto Blue Jays’ prospect has won. Early on Saturday morning, Aaron Parker was named as a late replacement for Saturday evening’s Home Run Derby.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 8

Blue Jays free agent target: Edmundo Sosa

The Toronto Blue Jays are in desperate need of an offensive upgrade this offseason. It is well known that Toronto produced the fewest runs of any team in the league in 2026, but what’s even more staggering is their lack of production against left-handed pitching.

Jake Bloss News / Bluejaysnation / November 8

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

The Toronto Blue Jays are going to have some roster flexibility next season. According to Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi, Blue Jays’ pitching prospect Jake Bloss will get a fourth option year as he spent most of the last two seasons on the injured list.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 7

Blue Jays sign Cheng-Hao Wu and several other international free agents

The 2026 International Free Agency period is coming to an end. Despite the window closing in mid-December (or December 2nd with the lockout), the Blue Jays still have some bonus pool money remaining.

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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.

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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Max Scherzer Shares Offseason Plans

Veteran right-hander Max Scherzer isn’t done just yet. The future Hall of Famer will pitch in “lockout games” this offseason to gauge whether he’ll pitch in 2027, he told Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 7

Blue Jays re-sign Lázaro Estrada and five other minor leaguers

The Toronto Blue Jays have brought back some pitching depth. Recently, Baseball America’s Matt Eddy released an article focusing on minor league transactions.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 7

Blue Jays Re-Sign Lazaro Estrada To Minor League Contract

The Blue Jays have re-signed right-hander Lazaro Estrada to a new minor league deal, according to Baseball America’s Matt Eddy. Estrada opted for minor league free agency at season’s end, as he was designated for assignment and then outrighted off Toronto’s 40-man roster back in August, and then never added back to the 40-man.

Cal Quantrill News / Bluejaysnation / November 7

Blue Jays free agent target: Cal Quantrill

If there’s one thing the Toronto Blue Jays can learn from 2026, it’s that they can never have enough starting pitching. Toronto entered this past season with more than 10 different starting pitching options, yet had just one healthy starter by the end of September (José Soriano).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 7

Blue Jays had meeting with Japanese pitching prospect Shoki Oda

It wouldn’t be an off-season if the Toronto Blue Jays weren’t connected to a notable free agent. While they’ve been heavily connected to Seiya Suzuki early in the off-season, they’ve reportedly met with one of the best International Free Agent prospects for the 2027 class.

Bryan Abreu News / Bluejaysnation / November 7

Blue Jays free agent target: Bryan Abreu

The Toronto Blue Jays have been rumoured to be heading into this off-season with the intention of spending big. While the biggest area the club needs to

Anthony Santander News / Field Level Media / November 6

Jays issue statement on Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts

After Toronto outfielder Anthony Santander shared a series of anti-Muslim videos on his social media account, the Blue Jays issued a statement Thursday distancing the team from the right fielder's posts.

Anthony Santander News / Larry Brown Sports / November 6

Blue Jays issue a response to Anthony Santander's controversial posts

Anthony Santander’s controversial social media posts this week have drawn a response from his employer. The Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Santander sparked some backlash with a pair of posts to his Instagram Story.

Jake Bloss News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5

Blue Jays To Have Fourth Option On Jake Bloss

The Blue Jays will have a fourth option for right-hander Jake Bloss, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. That’s an important development for the club, as it will make it easier to keep Bloss on the roster next year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / November 4

Blue Jays Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes?

The Toronto Blue Jays will likely see a fair amount of roster churn this winter. With multiple players heading into free agency, the question becomes, “Is this player going to help us win, or is there a better option?” For quite a few of these players, I’m sure there would be mutual interest in a reunion; it just depends on whether it makes sense.