"O'Hearn was an eighth-round draft choice of the Kansas City Royals in 2014, and he made his MLB debut on July 31st, 2018. He fared well in his first taste of major league action and finished the year batting .262 with 10 doubles, 12 homers, 30 RBI, and a .950 OPS. He was seen as a potential core piece for the rebuilding Royals."
"The Baltimore Orioles acquired him during the 2022/2023 offseason, and his debut year within the AL East has coincided with a career turnaround that has the 32-year-old in line for a big payday. Playing as part of a platoon at first base with notorious Jays-killer Ryan Mountcastle, O'Hearn got into 112 games in 2023 and hit .289 with 22 doubles, 14 home runs, 60 RBI, and a .801 OPS. He posted similar numbers in 2024 before another strong campaign last year."
"O'Hearn got off to a quick start in 2025, and it got him league-wide recognition when he was named an All-Star starter at DH for the American League. His moment in the spotlight came in the middle of an extremely disappointing season for the O's, which led to O'Hearn being a hot commodity on the trade market. The San Diego Padres acquired the lefty slugger at the deadline, and he was a key contributor for them down the stretch"
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is signed to a 14-year, $500 million contract and will remain the Blue Jays' primary first baseman. The Blue Jays may instead focus on bench depth and roster upgrades. Ryan O'Hearn has shown positional versatility and consistent professional hitting across recent seasons, making him a viable bench or platoon option. Drafted by Kansas City in 2014, O'Hearn debuted in 2018 with strong power numbers but struggled through the next three seasons. A move to Baltimore sparked a career resurgence, followed by continued production and an All-Star DH nod in 2025, then a deadline trade to the Padres who used him in their playoff push.
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