The Blue Jays showed “strong interest” in second baseman Gleyber Torres early in his free agency, per a report from Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Petzold goes on to report that the Giants, Reds, and Guardians were among the teams to show interest in Torres before he signed with the Tigers. Alex Speier of the Boston Globe previously reported that the Red Sox showed … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Showed “Strong Interest” In Gleyber Torres
Orioles, Blue Jays Discussed Franchise-Record Contracts With Corbin Burnes
Perhaps the most surprising deal of the offseason came together late last night when the Diamondbacks and right-hander Corbin Burnes reportedly reached an agreement on a six-year deal that guarantees Burnes $210MM. It’s a deal that Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports came together rapidly after Burnes’s camp expressed the right-hander’s desire to pitch in the desert. … [Read more...] about Orioles, Blue Jays Discussed Franchise-Record Contracts With Corbin Burnes
Corbin Burnes Reportedly Seeking $245MM+
Corbin Burnes is the remaining headliner of the free agent class. The top starting pitcher is still unsigned despite the generally robust and quick-moving rotation market. Most of the recent chatter regarding Burnes has centered on some combination of the Blue Jays, Giants, Red Sox andOrioles (albeit to a lesser extent in Baltimore’s case). Mark Feinsand of MLB.com writes that … [Read more...] about Corbin Burnes Reportedly Seeking $245MM+
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sets Spring Training Deadline For Extension Talks With Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season, and his future is undoubtedly the biggest looming question hanging over the Blue Jays as they prepare for what might be their final year of control over the All-Star first baseman. GM Ross Atkins said at season’s end that the Jays would be looking to start extension talks this winter, and Guerrero himself … [Read more...] about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sets Spring Training Deadline For Extension Talks With Blue Jays
Blue Jays, Diamondbacks Have Expressed Interest In Ryan Helsley
As the Cardinals eye a reset focused on younger players in 2025, Mark Feinsand, John Denton, and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com report that the club has received interest from the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks regarding closer Ryan Helsley. A subsequent report from John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 confirms the interest in Helsley on the part of the D-Backs, though Gambadoro adds that … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Diamondbacks Have Expressed Interest In Ryan Helsley