"He has shown over his career that he can produce offensively, and will mainly slot into the lineup as the DH. However, he can play 1B, but it isn't likely unless Vladdy Guerrero is getting a day off, or DHing. He can also play across the diamond at the hot corner. Which would give the Blue Jays a ton of options within the infield while adding 25+ home runs to the lineup."
"Diaz has excellent bat-to-ball skills and gets on base at a high rate, which is exactly what Toronto needs. Especially after losing Bo Bitchette this past offseason, who was one of the best hitters in the entire MLB. The Blue Jays can pair Diaz with Guerrero as a new one-two punch at the top of the order, which can provide power and very smart hitting."
"With the division remaining as competitive as ever, general manager Ross Atkins and the front office have a few big named options that they could try and acquire. However, there are some players that are in the middle-tier of talent that would fit in well with the rest of their roster that they should target. Based on recent reports, are some names that the Blue Jays might gauge interest in not named Skuba l."
Toronto's front office should prioritize mid-tier trade targets to address immediate roster needs for 2026 rather than focusing solely on Tarik Skubal. Yandy Díaz offers high on-base skills, bat-to-ball contact, positional flexibility at DH and first or third base, and the potential for 25+ home runs, pairing well with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Ryan Mountcastle has produced against Blue Jays pitching and has strong career numbers at Rogers Centre, making him a fitting acquisition if Baltimore becomes willing to trade. Targeting these types of hitters would increase lineup depth, provide power and on-base ability, and create tactical infield options.
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