"Atkins got the offseason started with a bang, signing starting pitcher Dylan Cease to a seven-year $210 million deal. This came off the news that Shane Bieber had chosen to take the option in his contract and stick around with Toronto in 2026 for $16 million. With the rotation already boosted, Atkins then signed Cody Ponce, the MVP from the Korean Baseball Organization for a three-year $30 million deal."
"All of that came ahead of the Winter Meetings that weren't exactly buzzing with excitement, but there were enough moves to keep interest, especially within the AL East. The Red Sox added Sony Gray and Johan Oviedo to their rotation via trade. The Rays are bringing in outfielders Cedric Mullins, Jake Fraley and reliever Steven Matz. The Yankees resigned Trent Grisham, Ryan yarbrough and Amed Rosario."
The Toronto Blue Jays increased payroll and prioritized rotation upgrades, signing Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract and adding Cody Ponce for three years and $30 million. Shane Bieber exercised his option to remain with Toronto in 2026 for $16 million. AL East competitors made multiple significant moves, including Boston adding Sony Gray and Johan Oviedo, Tampa Bay acquiring Cedric Mullins, Jake Fraley and Steven Matz, and New York retaining Trent Grisham, Ryan yarbrough and Amed Rosario. Baltimore aggressively added power and bullpen help with Taylor Ward, Pete Alonso and Ryan Helsley, prompting elevated competition across the division and energizing Toronto's front office activity.
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