Offseason Roster Overhaul
Blue Jays Face Uncertain Offseason Following Disappointing Seventy-Nine Win Season
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The Toronto Blue Jays finished 79-83 after an injury-plagued 2026 season and face an uncertain offseason, with several veterans potentially departing. A possible labor lockout could limit activity after Dec. 1. Toronto is reportedly eyeing Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki, and one offseason proposal would add Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers to a rotation that already has several right-handed options.
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George Springer played in 126 games in 2026, his fewest since 2019, and posted a .249/.321/.405 slash line with 15 home runs and 54 RBIs. Toronto honored him in the season finale as he likely played his final game as a Blue Jay; his future remains uncertain.
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José Berríos missed the entire 2026 season with a right elbow stress fracture. Although he has an opt-out that could make him a free agent, the article says he is unlikely to exercise it.
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Max Scherzer delivered seven innings, allowing one earned run and striking out seven in the season finale, but the 42-year-old was noncommittal about whether he will continue playing or retire.
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The case for adding Trevor Rogers is based on balancing Toronto’s right-handed rotation with a lefty. Rogers had a 4.03 ERA over 30 starts for Baltimore in 2026, after posting a 1.81 ERA and 5.3 bWAR in 18 starts the previous year.
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Toronto’s pursuit of a right-handed outfielder is linked to a roster need: the article says the club’s outfield group has leaned left-handed, while George Springer and Myles Straw are set to become free agents. It also notes that Seattle’s Randy Arozarena was another proposed target, coming off a .281 season with 26 home runs, 26 stolen bases and a 148 OPS+.
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