"As the Toronto Blue Jays build toward what should be an exciting run in 2026 and beyond, adding an impact left-handed hitting outfielder remains one of the most critical roster upgrades available for the team following an already successful offseason. The Blue Jays missed out on star outfielder Kyle Tucker, who would have fit that mou ld perfectly, though it wasn't without trying."
"With next year's free agency class shaping up much shallower in offensive talent, headlined by Nico Hoerner, and two key Blue Jays outfielders in George Springer and Daulton Varsho likely to hit the market following this season, acting sooner rather than later could have real value. Several left-handed hitters stand out as viable targets, either through trade or what remains of this offseason's free agent market, giving Toronto multiple avenues to fill their needs."
"Brendan Donovan has become one of the most discussed trade candidates recently as the St. Louis Cardinals moved on from Nolan Arenado and Wilson Contreras, officially beginning their rebuild. Donovan has been drawing interest from several contending clubs. His value comes from his excellent contact abilities, plus plate discipline and defensive versatility, as well as his affordability under arbitration for the next two seasons."
The Toronto Blue Jays prioritize adding an impact left-handed hitting outfielder to accelerate a 2026 playoff push and beyond. The team missed on Kyle Tucker and faces a thinner 2026 free-agent offensive class, while two current outfielders could reach free agency after this season. Multiple left-handed hitters are available via trade or remaining free agents, providing several acquisition paths. Brendan Donovan is a prominent trade candidate due to contact skills, plate discipline, defensive versatility, and arbitration affordability. Donovan produced strong 2025 metrics, carries a 117 wRC+ across four seasons, and remains under team control through 2027 at modest cost.
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