The Toronto Blue Jays have removed the interim tag from John Schneider's title. Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Blue Jays reach three-year deal with interim manager John Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays have removed the interim tag from John Schneider's title, agreeing to a three-year contract with him on Friday. 

The 42-year-old's deal runs through the 2025 season with a club option for 2026. 

"I am honored, excited, and deeply humbled to continue leading this extraordinary group of players, coaches, and staff," Schneider said in a statement, per the Blue Jays. "This organization has made me feel at home since day one. So many people have had a hand in helping me get here, and becoming manager of the Blue Jays is not something I take lightly.

"My family and I love Toronto and I can't wait to build upon an already great group of players and bring a World Series back to all our fans across Canada." 

Schneider took over as manager in July after the Blue Jays fired Charlie Montoyo. The Blue Jays went 46-28 under Schneider, finishing second in the AL East (92-70). Toronto earned one of the three wild-card spots in the American League before being swept in the AL wild-card series by the Seattle Mariners in two games. 

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