"The Blue Jays have completely upgraded their pitching staff from what they had as a starting point last season to what they will have on Opening Day in 2026. Getting Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce were moves that were highly touted, as well as having Shane Bieber exercise his 2026 option. Meantime, the addition of Tyler Rogers to the bullpen address their need to have pitchers who are better at limiting home runs and walks in high leverage situations."
"And just this past week, they added Kazuma Okamoto to their offensive compliment. The third baseman who can also play first base and some outfield, gives the Blue Jays another hitter who has the potential to be a high contact, low strikeout, occasional pop batter if his numbers from Japan can translate to MLB. But even with all that crossed off the "to-do list" for Toronto's front office, Kan Rosenthal and Will Sammon feel like there is still one glaring need."
Toronto added Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and exercised Shane Bieber's 2026 option, overhauling the starting rotation. Tyler Rogers' addition strengthens the bullpen's ability to limit homers and walks in high-leverage spots. Kazuma Okamoto joined the offense, offering potential as a high-contact, low-strikeout hitter with occasional power if Japanese numbers translate to MLB. Despite these moves, the lineup lacks a proven left-handed power bat with George Springer and Daulton Varsho entering free agency. Kyle Tucker is identified as a logical fit to provide the left-handed slugging the lineup still requires. Additional moves remain possible before Spring Training.
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