Looks like the Toronto Blue Jays could be interested in acquiring another catcher
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The Toronto Blue Jays have stated that acquiring another catcher is not one of their top priorities but it looks like they might still try to land one for the 2025 season.
The Blue Jays have a long to do list this off-season which they have barely touched so far and acquiring a pitcher or a strong hitter is clearly at the top of the list.
The Blue Jays might be looking to add another catcher after all
The Blue Jays only really have 1 major league catcher on their roster in Alejandro Kirk but in his career he has never been a main starting catcher as his career high in games started game last year with 89.
Acquiring an impact catcher isn't a top priority for the Toronto Blue Jays this winter, and understandably so, given the other roster needs they must address.
However, the organization could badly use a dependable catching mate for Alejandro Kirk, who made a career-high 89 starts at catcher last season and will likely blow past that mark in 2025. -Hall
However, the organization could badly use a dependable catching mate for Alejandro Kirk, who made a career-high 89 starts at catcher last season and will likely blow past that mark in 2025. -Hall
Kirk will clearly be the Blue Jays main catcher next season but could definitely use some help which is why they might look to bring in another catcher after signing Ali Sanchez since they have very little depth at that position in their organization.
One solid option would be Christian Vázquez who is currently with the Minnesota Twins and since they are set on using Ryan Jeffers as they main catcher, they might be willing to part ways with Vazquez.
The Minnesota Twins are set with Ryan Jeffers as their starting catcher, as he's coming off consecutive impressive performances and isn't eligible for free agency until after 2026. And for a team looking to save some money, they're likely open to moving Vázquez. -Hall
Another solid option would be Houston Astros Victor Caratini who is also taken on a back up role in Houston as they are set on Yainer Diaz being their starter and with Caratini being on an expiring deal, they might look to move him.
Like Minnesota, the Houston Astros already possess a premier starting catcher in Yainer Diaz, who ranked fourth in wRC+ among qualified big-league catchers (min. 300 plate appearances) a season ago.
But they too could look to shed an expiring contract in Caratini, who'll begin the final campaign of a two-year, $12-million contract, clearing a pathway for left-handed backstop César Salazar. -Hall
But they too could look to shed an expiring contract in Caratini, who'll begin the final campaign of a two-year, $12-million contract, clearing a pathway for left-handed backstop César Salazar. -Hall
There are a few other options such as Philadelphia Phillies Garrett Stubbs and Miami Marlins Nick Fortes that could be solid options for the Blue Jays.
Clearly if the Blue Jays are able to add at least one more solid catcher to their roster, it will only benefit them and take away a lot from pressure from Kirk.
Source: Blue Jays Nation
Six potential trade targets as Blue Jays seek catching partner for Alejandro Kirk
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