"The Blue Jays' decision to acquire Straw from the Cleveland Guardians ahead of the 2025 season was met with little enthusiasm. He appeared to be a salary dump in exchange for extra international bonus pool money the Blue Jays intended to spend on Roki Sasaki , which backfired when he chose to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. The front office seemed to have taken on a bad contract for nothing."
"Straw is set to make $7 million in 2026, then has club options worth $8 and $8.5 million for 2027 and 2028, respectively, even with the Guardians covering $1 million of each year. Unfortunately, it's hard to see the Blue Jays exercising them at that price, especially with their current wealth of outfield options and because Cleveland is also on the hook for his $1.75 million buyout following the 2026 season."
The Blue Jays acquired Myles Straw from Cleveland before 2025 largely as a salary-move tied to international bonus pool money intended for Roki Sasaki, who signed elsewhere. Straw produced 1.8 fWAR after spending most of 2024 in the minors. He hit to a 91 wRC+, graded as a superb defender with seven outs above average, and added 12 steals. He also provided steady clubhouse leadership. Straw is owed $7 million in 2026 with club options for 2027 and 2028. Those option costs, Cleveland's partial coverage, and a crowded, cheaper outfield make exercising them unlikely.
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