"Last week, two of the biggest hitters on the free agent market finally came off the board, with Kyle Tucker signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Bo Bichette fleeing Toronto's nest, signing with the New York Mets. Aside from Cody Bellinger, there aren't many free agent options left for the Blue Jays to consider who can make an impact in their lineup."
"Even though they've been in the postseason three of the last four years, it would be very Guardians-esque for them to sell high on a star player before they get too expensive in arbitration or demand a sizable contract extension. Kwan is under team control for the 2026 and 2027 seasons and avoided arbitration, with his salary set at $7.25 million for the 2026 campaign."
"As a top-of-the-order lefty bat who excels at putting the bat on the ball and who plays plus defense, Kwan fits into any lineup, and although it might take some rejigging, the same applies to the Blue Jays. Because he's so valuable on both sides of the ball, they could find a way to work Kwan into their lineup as much as possible."
Major free agents Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette recently signed elsewhere, leaving limited free-agent options for the Blue Jays besides Cody Bellinger. With the free-agent market nearly dried up, the trade market becomes the primary path for roster upgrades as MLB activity could accelerate now that significant deals are finishing. The Blue Jays have spent the most in free agency this offseason but may need to pivot to trades to address remaining holes. Steven Kwan represents an ideal target given team control through 2027, a $7.25 million 2026 salary, strong contact skills, and plus defense.
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