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Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Eugenio Suarez (28) smiles in the dugout during the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

October 29, 2026

Blue Jays and Eugenio Suarez could be headed to Toronto

Eugenio Suárez finished 2026 on fire, and that should put him squarely on the Blue Jays' radar.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Nathan Lukes (38) looks on pregame at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

October 29, 2026

Nathan Lukes chances of winning an AL Gold Glove revealed

Nathan Lukes is an AL Gold Glove finalist in right field, and the Blue Jays outfielder faces a tough opponent in Wilyer Abreu.

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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) pitches in the first inning between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Saturday, August 1, 2026.

October 29, 2026

Blue Jays could trade for Reds lefty Andrew Abbott

The Blue Jays are being urged to trade for Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott this winter.

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New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the sixth inning at Citi Field

October 29, 2026

Bblue Jays get details on Bo Bichette's future in New York

Bo Bichette is expected to opt in and stay with the Mets, according to SNY's Chelsea Janes.

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October 29, 2026

Blue Jays officially lose 8 players to free agency

John Schneider and the Toronto Blue Jays are facing a major roster shakeup, with George Springer and Shane Bieber among eight players entering free agency.

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) in the dugout against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

October 29, 2026

Blue Jays 4-player trade offer involving Ronald Acuna Jr. could be the trade of the winter

A new trade pitch sends Ronald Acuña Jr.

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Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Addison Barger (47) hits a solo home run against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning during spring training at TD Ballpark.

October 29, 2026

Blue Jays put into tough situation regarding Addison Barger's return

Addison Barger's return could give the Blue Jays a bat they badly need. It could also crowd an outfield that's already full of question marks.

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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) reacts after striking out in the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game four of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.

October 29, 2026

New details emerge on reunion between Teoscar Hernandez and the Blue Jays

The Blue Jays have reportedly reached out to the Dodgers about a Teoscar Hernández reunion.

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Atlanta Braves outfielder Mauricio Dubon (14) throws to first for an out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.

October 28, 2026

Blue Jays linked to Mauricio Dubon despite needing power hitters this winter

The Blue Jays are being urged to sign Mauricio Dubón, one of baseball's best utility men.

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Toronto Blue Jays short stop Andres Gimenez (0) hits a solo home against Athletics pitcher Hogan Harris (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Sutter Health Park.

October 28, 2026

Blue Jays have 3 prospects battling for roster spot in 2027

Nolan Perry leads a trio of Blue Jays prospects who could make their MLB debuts in 2027.

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Former Toronto Blue Jays player Kevin Pillar speaks to a member of the New York Mets during batting practice before a game at Rogers Centre.

October 28, 2026

Kevin Pillar urges the Blue Jays to stay away from signing all-star free agent

Kevin Pillar doesn't think the Blue Jays should go all in on Tarik Skubal.

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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt (40) prepares to pitch during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

October 28, 2026

MLBPA makes announcement regarding ex-Blue Jay Chris Bassitt

Chris Bassitt has been named the 2026 Players Choice Awards Marvin Miller Man of the Year.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber (57) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.

October 28, 2026

Blue Jays have some tough decision to make as they pick between two veterans

If the Blue Jays can only afford one reunion, the debate comes down to Shane Bieber or Kevin Gausman.

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Houston Astros center fielder Daulton Varsho (18) makes a catch on a fly ball during the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Daikin Park.

October 28, 2026

3 ex-Blue Jays crack the top 40 free agents available this off-season

Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Daulton Varsho all landed on Jim Bowden's list of the top 40 free agents this winter.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease (84) sits in the dugout after being relieved in the third inning after pitching 2 2/3 innings, with six walks and three strike outs against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field.

October 28, 2026

Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease gets upsetting news from the MLBPA

Cam Schlittler beat out Dylan Cease for the AL Outstanding Pitcher award at the Players Choice Awards.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Jose Berrios (17) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the seventh inning at Rogers Centre.

October 28, 2026

Blue Jays expected to finally cut and replace Jose Berrios

Calgary's Michael Soroka is being pitched as the Blue Jays' answer to José Berrios' long absence.

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New York Mets relief pitcher David Peterson (23) prepares to pitch in the seventh inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park.

October 27, 2026

Blue Jays might have found the perfect left handed pitcher for their starting rotation in David Peterson

David Peterson isn't the flashiest name on the free-agent market, but the Blue Jays should be calling.

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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) looks on during the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

October 27, 2026

Vladimir Guerrero Jr plans on copying Paul Goldschmidt to fix his problems from last season

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is following Paul Goldschmidt's blueprint to fix a down year. The Blue Jays slugger will spend the winter rebuilding his swing with family.

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