Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 3

José Soriano had his ups and downs following trade to Toronto but brings excitement heading into 2027

At the 2026 Major League Baseball trade deadline, the Toronto Blue Jays mostly sold off assets as they appeared to be in the midst of a lost season. One addition they did make was acquiring right-hander José Soriano from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for three prospects.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 3

Blue Jays free agent target: Mauricio Dubón

The Toronto Blue Jays finished the 2026 season at 79-83, good for fifth in the American League East. They also ranked last in Major League Baseball in both home runs (152) and runs scored (648).

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 3

2 Blue Jays pitchers named finalists for end-of-season awards

The Toronto Blue Jays’ pitching success from 2026 is receiving recognition across Major League Baseball. On Monday, both Dylan Cease and Louis Varland

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

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CJ Van Eyk News / Bluejaysnation / November 2

Blue Jays reinstate seven from 60-day injured list, outright CJ Van Eyk to Triple-A

The 2026-27 off-season kicked off on Monday at 5:00 PM ET. That time also marked the deadline to activate players from the 60-day injured list, with the Toronto Blue Jays doing just that.

Myles Straw News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Blue Jays Decline Option On Myles Straw

The Blue Jays announced they’ve declined their $8MM club option on outfielder Myles Straw. He receives a $1.75MM buyout, which is paid by the Guardians as a condition of the 2025 trade that sent him to Toronto.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / November 2

Blue Jays decline outfielder Myles Straw's 2027 club option

He will receive a $1.75 million buyout, which the Cleveland Guardians will cover.

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Myles Straw News / Bluejaysnation / November 2

Blue Jays decline Myles Straw’s 2027 club option making him a free agent

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first move of the offseason. On Monday night, the Blue Jays announced they declined Myles Straw’s $8-million club

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / November 2

Nolan Perry Is Giving the Blue Jays a Huge 2027 Decision to Make

The Toronto Blue Jays have plenty of decisions ahead as they look toward 2027. One of the more interesting ones might involve a pitcher who hasn’t yet thrown a major-league pitch.

Jake Bloss News / Bluejaysnation / November 2

Blue Jays Arizona Fall League check-in: Jake Bloss rebounds in most recent outing

The Arizona Fall League 2026 season is rapidly coming to an end. There are just seven regular season games remaining for the eight Toronto Blue Jay prospects

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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.

Lane Thomas News / Bluejaysnation / November 2

Blue Jays free agent target: Lane Thomas

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2026-27 offseason with familiar items on the to-do list: outfield pieces, more production against left-handed pitching, and roster efficiency that doesn’t compromise long-term financial flexibility.

Paul Sewald News / Bluejaysnation / November 1

Paul Sewald turned his 2026 season around upon joining the Blue Jays’ bullpen

Across a 162-game season, Major League Baseball teams are almost always forced to shuffle their bullpens, as injuries can strike at any moment, and relievers

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Sonny Gray News / Bluejaysnation / November 1

Blue Jays free agent target: Sonny Gray

MLB free agency opens for business on Monday, which will likely kick off the most chaotic offseason in recent history. November 2021 was a mad dash to the finish line for many free agents who were trying to lock in contracts before the impending lockout, but this one might be even crazier.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / November 2

Why highly touted prospect Nolan Perry deserves spot on Blue Jays' 2027 roster

Toronto Blue Jays No. 1 ranked prospect Nolan Perry put up a solid 2026 campaign across three levels in the minors.

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Why a Teoscar Hernandez reunion would be a risky move for Blue Jays

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 1

Is the pressure off the Blue Jays heading into 2027?

The Toronto Blue Jays came into 2026 with a target on their back. They were the reigning American League champions. They were two outs away from winning the World Series.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 1

Blue Jays free agent target: Foster Griffin

Eight Toronto Blue Jays players became free agents on Thursday, Oct. 29, a day after the Milwaukee Brewers won the World Series. Most of the attention around a club that finished 79-83 will go to the familiar names and the biggest stars on the market.

Teoscar Hernandez News / Yardbarker / October 31

Why a Teoscar Hernandez reunion would be a risky move for Blue Jays

When it comes to Hernandez, the thought of him reuniting with the Toronto Blue Jays sparks nostalgia. While it seems like a good move that the franchise should jump on, in fact, it's quite the opposite.

Blue Jays Outright Rudy Martin Jr.

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Ernie Clement News / Trade Talk Sports / October 30

Ernie Clement’s All-Star Season Left the Blue Jays With a Question

Ernie Clement had the kind of season many baseball players dream about. He became an All-Star, established himself as Toronto’s regular second baseman and played in 158 games.

Rudy Martin News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

Blue Jays Outright Rudy Martin Jr.

The Blue Jays announced that Rudy Martin Jr. has been outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo after clearing waivers. Since Martin has been outrighted in the past, he has the ability to reject the assignment and opt for free agency.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Trade Talk Sports / October 29

Blue Jays Thinking the Answer Might Be a Familiar Face

There’s something appealing about the idea of Teoscar Hernández coming back to Toronto. Not because the Blue Jays need to relive the past, but because they could use a little of what Hernández brought when he was here: power, personality, and the feeling that somebody in the middle of the lineup might change a game with one swing.