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Blue Jays Extend Qualifying Offer to Bichette, Bieber Exercises Player Option
The Toronto Blue Jays have been busy since they lost game seven of the 2025 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team announced earlier this week that starting pitcher Shane Bieber has exercised his player option for the 2026 season.
George Springer News / Bluejaysnation / November 7
Blue Jays’ George Springer played through ‘significant’ oblique inflammation in World Series
George Springer is as tough as they come, and he’s one of many like that from the Toronto Blue Jays. During Thursday’s end-of-season press conference, general manager Ross Atkins confirmed that Springer sustained a right oblique injury in Los Angeles during Game 3 of the World Series, with his MRI revealing “significant inflammation” but no tear.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 7
Blue Jays, Mark Shapiro agreed to table contract talks during post-season run: ‘We’ll likely work something out soon’
The Toronto Blue Jays are planning to run it back following their magical 2025 season, keeping largely the same roster intact and front office group heading into next season.
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MLB News / Yardbarker / November 7
Signing this free agent would completely transform Yankees' lineup
After another mediocre season from Anthony Volpe, it has become abundantly clear to the Yankees front office that the team's biggest weakness is at shortstop.
Bo Bichette News / Bluejaysnation / November 7
What would a Bo Bichette contract extension look like?
Without question, the biggest question looming over the Toronto Blue Jays in the short term is whether they can re-sign their shortstop, Bo Bichette. They extended him a qualifying offer, but that’s merely a formality before he likely declines and declares himself a free agent.
Chris Bassitt News / Fastball on SI / November 7
Veteran Pitcher Chris Bassitt Could Boost These Two NL Central Rotations in 2026
After helping the Toronto Blue Jays reach their first World Series since 1993, veteran right-hander Chris Bassitt is back on the free-agent market. The 36-year-old went 11-9 with a 3.96 ERA across 31 starts and one relief appearance in 2025, proving he can still handle a big workload.
Mark Shapiro News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 6
Mark Shapiro Reveals Reason Why He Remains Without Blue Jays Deal
2025 was a make-or-break year for the Toronto Blue Jays. There were a lot of people within the organization, from front office personnel down through the coaching staff and roster, who were under pressure to perform.
Chris Bassitt News / Sporting News / November 6
Blue Jays' Chris Bassitt receives $34 million contract projection from ESPN insider 
ESPN insider sets the stage for Chris Bassitt's free agency.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
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Ross Atkins News / Bluejaysnation / November 6
Blue Jays: News and Notes from Ross Atkins’ press conference
The 2025/26 off-season has officially begun. On Thursday afternoon, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins had his end-of-season press conference.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6
Will Blue Jays make closer switch after World Series Game 7 collapse?
Closer Jeff Hoffman’s blown save in Game 7 played a pivotal role in the Toronto Blue Jays’ World Series demise. There’s a chance he’ll be in a different role for Toronto come 2026.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / November 6
Blue Jays make qualifying offer to star SS Bo Bichette
The Toronto Blue Jays extended a qualifying offer to Bo Bichette on Thursday, meaning the star shortstop could accept a one-year contract for $22.025 million and not make his first foray into free agency.
Toronto Blue Jays News / ESPN / November 6
Mattingly leaves Jays; Schneider to return in '26
Don Mattingly is leaving his role as bench coach of the Blue Jays, while manager John Schneider will return in 2026 after the team exercised his contract option.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 6
Blue Jays 'Would Be Wise' To Make Call to Marlins To Discuss Trade
The Toronto Blue Jays, fresh off their American League pennant, will have some difficult decisions to make this offseason. Several key contributors are hitting free agency, headlined by shortstop Bo Bichette.
Jose Berrios News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 6
Blue Jays get massive Jose Berrios injury update after World Series
Recently, the Toronto Blue Jays suffered a devastating Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at home in the World Series, falling just short of capturing their first championship in over three decades.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 6
Blue Jays activate Yimi García and others in a flurry of roster moves
The Toronto Blue Jays made a handful of roster moves on Thursday afternoon. They announced that Bo Bichette has received a qualifying offer, easily the most notable piece of news.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 6
John Schneider returns for 2026 season as Blue Jays exercise contract option
John Schneider will spend another season at the helm of the Toronto Blue Jays. In a press conference on Thursday, Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins noted that the team has exercised the 2026 option on Schneider’s contract.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / November 6
Blue Jays losing key piece of World Series run with Don Mattingly's departure
Mattingly mentored manager John Schneider over the past three seasons.
Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 6
Blue Jays announce several roster moves
The Toronto Blue Jays announced a series of roster moves Thursday morning.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 6
MLB Insider Predicts Intriguing Offseason Blueprint for Blue Jays This Winter
The Toronto Blue Jays had one of their best seasons in franchise history this past season, and despite it ending in a World Series loss, there is a lot to build off of heading into 2026.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Yardbarker / November 5
Three questions facing the Toronto Blue Jays this offseason
The Toronto Blue Jays were agonizingly close to dethroning the Los Angeles Dodgers.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 5
Max Scherzer linked to NL Central team amid uncertain future
If he can stay healthy, the three-time Cy Young winner and eight-time All-Star could be exactly what this team needs.
Shane Bieber News / Just Baseball / November 5
Best Case Scenario: Shane Bieber Picks Up 2026 Player Option
This year’s Toronto Blue Jays sure felt like the ones that would finally get the organization another World Series ring. This is a team that hasn’t won a championship since all the way back in 1993, but it just wasn’t meant to be in 2025.
Toronto Blue Jays News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4
Shane Bieber makes surprising decision on his future with Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays will keep Shane Bieber for at least another year. The 30-year-old pitcher has reportedly opted into his $16 million option to remain in Toronto next season.
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