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Worcester pitcher Josh Winckowski throws in the late inning against Syracuse on opening day at Polar Park.

October 18, 2026

Blue Jays get update on Josh Winckowski following Tommy John Surgery

Josh Winckowski spent most of 2026 rehabbing from Tommy John surgery.

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins talks to the media during batting practice before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Rogers Centre.

October 18, 2026

Blue Jays receive update on signing Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato

Teruaki Sato is one step closer to MLB, and the Blue Jays are already on record with early interest.

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Cincinnati Reds left fielder JJ Bleday (22) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning at Truist Park.

October 18, 2026

Blue Jays 1-for-1 trade proposal for JJ Bleday

JJ Bleday could be a trade target for the Blue Jays this winter.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) walks off the field after giving up four runs to the Texas Rangers during the second inning at Globe Life Field.

October 18, 2026

Dylan Cease speaks on his injury setback and plan moving forward

Dylan Cease says rest and conditioning should take care of the shoulder that ended his season.

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Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider (14) take the ball from pitcher Shane Bieber (57) against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at Citizens Bank Park.

October 18, 2026

Shane Bieber projected contract offer with the Blue Jays is quite the bargain

Shane Bieber is projected to land a one-year, $13.1 million deal in free agency.

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Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Spencer Miles (62) throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

October 17, 2026

Blue Jays have unexpected plan for Spencer Miles next season

Spencer Miles went from Rule 5 long shot to legitimate rotation candidate in one season.

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Detail photo. A Toronto Blue Jays hat and glove rest on the first base dugout steps at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium before the game against the Miami Marlins

October 17, 2026

Blue Jays should could trade Gage Stanifer in order to land Mariners all-star

Gage Stanifer might be the Blue Jays' best trade chip this winter.

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Seattle Mariners outfielder Randy Arozarena (56) looks on from the dugout in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

October 17, 2026

Randy Arozarena speaks directly on where he wants to play next season

Randy Arozarena reportedly wants to play for an East Coast team that trains in Florida. The Blue Jays check every box, right down to their spring home in Dunedin.

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Chicago Cubs designated hitter Kevin Alcantara (13) hits an 2-run RBI base hit in the fourth inning between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Sunday, July 12, 2026.

October 17, 2026

Blue Jays 2-player trade proposal could see Brandon Valenzuela headed to Chicago

A new trade idea sends Brandon Valenzuela to the Cubs for outfielder Kevin Alcántara.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Andres Gimenez (0) looks on between plays during the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

October 17, 2026

Andres Gimenez might want the Blue Jays to replace Ernie Clement with his former teammate

Gleyber Torres already has a built-in connection to the Blue Jays' middle infield.

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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter George Springer (4) reacts after striking out during the fourth inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

October 17, 2026

Blue Jays projected contract offer to George Springer has fans surprised

George Springer is projected for a one-year, $10.3 million deal if he keeps playing.

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Milwaukee Brewers third baseman David Hamilton (6) celebrates after a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.

October 17, 2026

Brewers sweep Dodgers with exactly what the Blue Jays were missing last season

Aaron Ashby closed out a Brewers sweep of the Dodgers on Thursday night, sending Milwaukee to its first World Series in 44 years.

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Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) celebrates with second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) after hitting a home run during the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game two of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.

October 17, 2026

Blue Jays World Series villain Miguel Rojas announces retirement

Miguel Rojas, the Dodgers hero who broke Blue Jays hearts in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series, announced his retirement Thursday night.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Arjun Nimmala (18) scores a run during the second inning against Team Canada at TD Ballpark

October 16, 2026

Arjun Nimmala speaks on how he was traded from Toronto 'It was crazy'

Arjun Nimmala is raking in the Arizona Fall League, and the former Blue Jays prospect isn't looking back.

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer (33) pitches during the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium.

October 16, 2026

Former Blue Jays controversial pitcher Eric Lauer is done in Los Angeles

Eric Lauer is a free agent after the Dodgers' NLCS sweep, and the former Blue Jays lefty could be a sneaky fit back in Toronto.

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Logan Gilbert (36) acknowledges fans during a game against the Los Angeles Angels at T-Mobile Park.

October 16, 2026

Blue Jays urged to make 4-player trade to the Mariners for Logan Gilbert

The Blue Jays are being urged to swing a trade for Logan Gilbert this winter. The Mariners right-hander would give Toronto exactly what injuries took away in 2026

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