And not just for next season, but two, three, four (you see where this is going) years from now, too. The current rotation for 2026 includes Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber, Trey Yesavage, José Berríos and Eric Lauer. But there isn't much certainty in terms of dependable depth beyond that starting five, with the likes of Bowden Francis, Adam Macko, Lazaro Estrada and Easton Lucas already on Toronto's 40-man roster as options.
Alonso saying he is seeking a 7 year deal is essentially him saying that he's out of Queens. So if you're Stearns, is the play to go all out for Murakami? Short-term on a Josh Naylor? Or give the keys to Clifford, strengthen up elsewhere like CF, 3B, DH to supplement the offense now you don't have Pete? Or just really go all in on your "Run Prevention" Plan, go get a Skubal or Skenes, sign Valdez or Cease and fortify the defense.
