"As things currently stand, the Blue Jays have a potential juggernaut of a starting staff set up for next season, with Cease joining Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber (who opted in for 2026), Trey Yesavage, and Jose Berrios to line up a fearsome five-some. On paper, you could argue that the Blue Jays have the best rotation in baseball here in November, but of course, a lot could change before Opening Day, both in Toronto and across the league."
"While this is purely speculation on my part, I have to admit that not long after reading the news about Cease's signing, I started thinking about what this addition could mean for the rest of the work that the Jays' front office needs to accomplish this winter. They're expected to seek a big bat, whether that's bringing back Bo Bichette, winning the bidding for a 5-tool star like Kyle Tucker, or maybe stealing Cody Bellinger away from their division rivals in New York."
"They've also been linked to most of the quality closers on the free agent market, and they have the depth in their organization to pull off a pretty significant trade as well, if they so choose. Of course, there will be a limit to how much they can add to their already record payroll, but it's clear that ownership isn't afraid to spend after seeing the Blue Jays reach the World Series for just the third time in franchise history"
The Blue Jays currently project a formidable 2026 starting rotation featuring Cease, Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber (opted in for 2026), Trey Yesavage, and Jose Berrios. That quintet could rank among baseball's best on paper, though roster composition can shift before Opening Day. The front office is expected to pursue a high-impact bat and has shown interest in top closers while retaining trade flexibility thanks to organizational depth. Ownership appears willing to spend after a World Series run, but payroll limits could prompt the team to move a large contract to create space.
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