"GM Ross Atkins deserves the benefit of the doubt because of the recent regular season success and the Blue Jays' aggressive offseason thus far. While he has been savvy about this market all along, after some recent comments, one has to wonder if the baseball executive is now taking a different approach or is he just speaking the truth about a wild free agent market?"
"RosterResource pegs the Blue Jays payroll at $268 million, sitting approximately $10 million above their estimated 2025 level. At this point, why not push all the marbles to the center of the table after the Blue Jays went from last place to almost winning the World Series? The Blue Jays were usually finishing second plac e with free agents, but now have a solid chance to land the ones they need."
The Blue Jays have slowed their offseason activity but remain involved in numerous free-agent and trade possibilities. GM Ross Atkins stated the team is open to additions while characterizing the current market as expensive. The club's payroll is estimated at $268 million, roughly $10 million above the 2025 level. The team surged from last place to nearly winning the World Series, creating incentive to further invest and raise the roster ceiling. Targeting top free agents could elevate the club, and ownership resources present an opportunity to pursue impact players like Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker.
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