"The Drew Hutchison trade tree is still ongoing, with the lone player remaining from it on the Blue Jays being Adam Macko. The Hutchison trade itself was great, but the big leaguer they got from it, Francisco Liriano, was the main piece in Ross Atkins' best trade."
"Hernández received a look with the Jays to end the 2017 season, slashing .261/.305/.602 with eight home runs in 95 plate appearances. He was slightly above league average in 2018, and struggled to begin the 2019 season."
"From June 6th, 2019 until the end of the 2022 season, Hernández slashed .277/.332/.525 with 96 home runs in 1,660 plate appearances for a 131 wRC+."
Ross Atkins joined the Blue Jays during a competitive phase but faced ups and downs over the years. The team reached the American Championship Series in 2016, then underwent rebuilding from 2017 to 2019. The pandemic allowed a playoff appearance in 2020, but subsequent seasons saw early eliminations. Despite a poor 2024 season, Atkins' tenure continued into 2025. His trades have generally been favorable, with the Drew Hutchison trade leading to significant player acquisitions, including Teoscar Hernández, who developed into a key player for the team.
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