Toronto Blue Jays: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Blue Jays Announce Roster News on Friday

The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a legitimate long-term contender in MLB following last year’s breakthrough run to the World Series. Determined to sustain that success, the front office has operated aggressively this offseason, positioning itself as one of the clear winners.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / January 9

MLB Notebook: D-backs’ Ketel Marte won’t be traded, Rob Manfred wants free agency signing deadline, Blue Jays returning to Sunday Night Baseball

Don’t look now, but pitchers and catchers are due to report for spring training in nearly one month. And yet, several marquee free agents remain available,

Paxton Schultz News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 9

Nationals Claim Paxton Schultz

The Nationals announced that they have claimed right-hander Paxton Schultz off waivers from the Blue Jays. The Jays designated the righty for assignment recently when they signed Kazuma Okamoto.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 9

This Blue Jays Pitching Prospect Still Has Intriguing Stuff After Injuries

Hawkish Toronto Blue Jays prospect watchers know the name. They just haven’t seen him pitch much. Brandon Barriera is the No. 24 prospect in the Blue Jays’ system.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 9

Outside a big bat, the Blue Jays’ biggest need is a left-handed leverage reliever

Coming into the off-season, the Toronto Blue Jays had several needs. One is still prevalent, and that is the fact that they’ll need to find Bo Bichette’s replacement in the lineup.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 9

Blue Jays: Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, Bo Bichette, or Alex Bregman, who is the best fit?

The Toronto Blue Jays added Kazuma Okamoto, but it doesn’t seem like they’re done. They’ve added starting pitchers, they’ve added relief options, and they’ve added an interesting bat, but they still haven’t replaced Bo Bichette.

Bo Bichette News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 9

Blue Jays Star Free Agent Bo Bichette Reportedly Meeting with NL Powerhouse

The Toronto Blue Jays entered the offseason hungry and ready to make a significant free agent splash after coming within two outs of their first World Series title in over 30 years.

Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / January 9

Blue Jays: What’s next for Kevin Gausman after 2026?

As we approach the 2026 season, the Blue Jays’ core features some notable players whose contracts are nearing expiration. At the top of that list is Kevin Gausman, who’s entering the final year of the 5-year, $110 million deal he signed with Toronto in the winter of 2021.

Jeff Hoffman News / Bluejaysnation / January 9

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Jeff Hoffman’s impressive postseason was ruined by one home run

Jeff Hoffman’s 2025 season was something. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season. If you missed the most recent article, we looked at Kevin Gausman.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 8

Blue Jays: An overview of the 2026 arbitration cases

The deadline to exchange arbitration figures has passed. Three of the four Toronto Blue Jays eligible for arbitration are now locked up for the 2026 season.

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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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 8

2025 MLB Farm Review: Cleveland Guardians

The Cleveland Guardians have been a pitching factory for years. However, their farm system hitters took center stage in 2025, as Travis Bazzana had his first full pro season this past year.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 8

3 depth players the Blue Jays should keep off the trade block

With the 2026 season fast approaching, the Toronto Blue Jays have done a lot of adding this offseason. The past three months have seen the front office make sizeable additions to the roster in Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers, and, most recently, Kazuma Okamoto.

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Kevin Gausman News / Bluejaysnation / January 8

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Kevin Gausman had a strong end to his 2025 season

Kevin Gausman started slow, but had a strong second half. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season. If you missed the most recent article, we looked at Kazuma Okamoto.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 8

MLB Free Agency: Five potential suitors for Chris Bassitt

While the top-tier free agents such as Bo Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, and Cody Bellinger are occupying a lot of the offseason spotlight, several starting pitchers are still available.

Daulton Varsho News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / January 8

Blue Jays Reaching Settlement With Daulton Varsho Key to 2026 Success

The Toronto Blue Jays put together an exceptional 2025 campaign and nearly won the World Series, and now, it is all hands on deck to try and push for a 2026 championship without hesitation.

Bo Bichette News / Bluejaysnation / January 8

Report: Bo Bichette plans to meet with interested Phillies

Another potential Bo Bichette suitor has reportedly entered the chat. The superstar infielder, who remains one of the top unsigned free-agent hitters, plans to meet with the Philadelphia Phillies in the “coming days,” reports Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 8

3 players who have an outside chance of making the Blue Jays 2026 Opening Day roster

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the 2026 season looking for vengeance after coming so close to winning the World Series. A few outs away from securing a ring should provide a fire under the team, and it’s been noticeable this winter in the way that the front office has been spending in free agency.

Ernie Clement News / Athlon Sports / January 8

Ernie Clement News Emerges After Blue Jays Message

The Toronto Blue Jays are aiming to replicate their success from last year as spring training for the 2026 MLB season approaches, and one player in particular is looking to carry over that momentum.