"Very little action typically happens during this part of the off-season calendar. Over the last several off-seasons, the Blue Jays' brass has left few stones unturned in their search for roster improvements, both in free agency and via trade. They haven't been afraid to swim in the deep end of both of those markets, and chances are, it'll be more of the same this winter."
"Retaining franchise cornerstone Bo Bichette is undoubtedly this organization's top priority. But, as they await his potential franchise-altering decision, they'll have opportunities to reach their hand into other cookie jars. Pitching upgrades will be needed, even after Shane Bieber surprisingly exercised his $16-million player option last week. So, you'll hear this organization linked to several of the marquee free-agent starters available - Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez, to name a few."
General managers from all 30 clubs meeting in Las Vegas signal the seed-planting stage of the 2025-26 off-season, a period of limited on-field transactions but important market checks. The Blue Jays have actively pursued roster upgrades via free agency and trades in recent off-seasons and are expected to continue that approach. Retaining Bo Bichette is the top organizational priority while the club explores pitching upgrades despite Shane Bieber exercising his $16-million option. Toronto is linked to marquee starters such as Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez and Ranger Suárez, may target Kyle Tucker as a complementary or blockbuster addition, and will monitor the international market. Last winter's trade acquisitions, including Myles Straw (1.8 fWAR) and Andrés Giménez (1.0 fWAR), provided meaningful contributions.
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