The Toronto Blue Jays had an active start to the offseason, but the month of January has brought little action for the World Series runner-up, which could change before the season kicks off.
The Blue Jays are clearly aiming for another title push in 2026, being aggressive with roster spending.
They have already signed 3B Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract and added starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal worth $210 million, along with other notable moves for reliever Tyler Rogers and pitcher Cody Ponce.
Toronto may not be done adding just yet, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, as they are one of the many teams that are “seriously considering” adding starting pitching.
The starting pitcher market is quite expansive, and with multiple options available to sign, Heyman believes the Jays could be in play.
“Teams still seriously considering starting pitchers with 2 weeks to go: Orioles, Tigers, D-Backs, Padres, Braves, Yankees, Cubs, Angels, Giants, Rays, A’s, White Sox and maybe Jays, Marlins, Phillies,” Heyman wrote.
Who are the starting pitchers left on the market?
Heyman, in a post on X, outlined the options left for Toronto, which still has plenty of experienced arms who could bounce back.
“Pitchers report in 2 weeks & still on board: Valdez (ace), Gallen (Cy votes, 3 times), Bassitt, Giolito, N. Martinez (solid-plus vets), Verlander, Scherzer (future Hall of Famers), Civale, Littell, Quintana, Paddack, Sugano, Urquidy, Mikolas, Canning, Cortes, Montgomery, Miley,” Heyman wrote.
The Blue Jays’ rotation includes veteran pitcher Kevin Gausman, Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, Trey Yesavage, and Shane Bieber, along with Jose Berrios and Eric Lauer, potentially making some starts.
In an attempt to give them additional coverage and flexibility with the bullpen, Toronto could add someone like Gallen on a short-term deal, or give someone like Griffin Canning, who is coming back from a serious injury, but flashed his potential with the Mets last season, a chance to eat innings and crack their playoff rotation as well.
Even if Toronto does not make a move, its roster is one of the strongest in baseball and should be considered a favorite to return to the postseason.
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