"The biggest splash has been the Semien-Nimmo trade involving the Rangers and Mets, and from the free agent side, Josh Naylor returning to Seattle on a five-year deal has stolen the show so far. Yesterday, we took a look at some former Blue Jays who hit the open market this winter, having played for the organization in one capacity or another throughout the years."
"Luke Maile was part of a tough few years in Blue Jays history. He was the backup catcher on the squad from 2017 through 2019, when the Jays were rebuilding and trading off veteran assets. He put forward a .550 OPS through 158 games and 451 at-bats during that three-year tenure. After spending the 2023 and 2024 seasons in Cincinnati, Maile signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Royals and spent most of the season in Triple-A Buffalo."
Offseason activity has been largely low-profile, with the Semien-Nimmo trade and Josh Naylor’s five-year deal as the prominent moves. Multiple former Blue Jays have reached free agency or changed teams, encompassing non-tendered players and established big leaguers seeking roles. Luke Maile served as a backup catcher from 2017–2019, posting a .550 OPS across 158 games and later signed a one-year deal with Kansas City, spending most of 2024 in Triple-A and appearing in 25 MLB games with 11 hits in 45 at-bats. Another infielder struggled after a 2023 trade deadline acquisition, produced three hits in 44 at-bats, then played 57 games in 2024, suffered a fractured nose that cost over two months, and finished the season with 44 hits, 10 doubles, six home runs, 23 RBIs and 11 walks.
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