"Luckily, GM Ross Atkins answered the call, trading Joey Loperfido for Jesús Sánchez in a one-for-one deal with the Houston Astros. Sánchez, 28, is known for his ability to crush right-handed pitching and adds yet another lefty hitter to the outfield mix. Atkins doesn't believe he's going to stop there, though. While speaking to reporters at spring camp, the Blue Jays' general manager said that he won't stop pursuing upgrades if the right options present themselves."
"With Sánchez in tow, the Blue Jays now have something of a logjam in the outfield to sort through. They could easily make a trade to ease up the playing time restrictions while upgrading elsewhere on the roster. Another infielder is probably the top priority, especially one who is capable of playing multiple positions. Davis Schneider is currently the only backup infielder projected to make the Opening Day roster, but the only position he's spent meaningful time at in the major leagues is second base."
Anthony Santander will miss most of the 2026 season after shoulder surgery. The Blue Jays' outfield currently includes Daulton Varsho in center and Addison Barger in right, creating a need for added thump if Nathan Lukes and Myles Straw are not full-time starters. GM Ross Atkins traded Joey Loperfido to the Houston Astros for Jesús Sánchez, a 28-year-old left-handed hitter known for success against right-handed pitching. Atkins remains open to further upgrades and roster adjustments. The resulting outfield logjam could be used to trade for a multi-positional infielder; Davis Schneider is the only projected backup infielder, and Leo Jiménez is the lone 40-man shortstop-capable player.
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