"Still, the Blue Jays are certainly in the market for a high-leverage reliever, with Seranthony Domínguez reaching free agency. There'd be immense upside by signing Díaz, who's coming off another sensational performance in 2025, where he logged 28 saves in 31 attempts and pitched to a dominant 1.63 ERA (second-lowest among qualified major-league relievers) as well as a 2.28 FIP, striking out 38 per cent of his batters faced (second-highest among MLB relievers)."
"He opted out of the final two seasons of that deal earlier this off-season, forgoing the remaining $38 million left owing on it. Díaz, who's tied to a qualifying offer valued at $22.025 million, spoke to reporters at the MLB Awards in Las Vegas after winning the 2025 Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year Award. When asked about his chances of returning to Queens, the longtime Mets closer placed his odds at 50-50."
Toronto's brass met with Díaz's representatives at the GM meetings in Las Vegas as preliminary discussions occurred amid expected leaguewide interest. A source believes the 31-year-old is seeking a contract similar to his prior five-year, $102 million deal after opting out and forgoing $38 million. Díaz is tied to a $22.025 million qualifying offer and recently won the 2025 Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year Award, placing his own odds of returning to the Mets at 50-50. The Blue Jays need a high-leverage arm and could pursue Díaz while remaining disciplined in negotiations.
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