"As in years past, it wouldn't be a shock to read, hear, and see them be "involved" in talks with several premier named players and maybe, with the run to the World Series, there is more of an inclination for those players to want to play for the Blue Jays. The Front Office can likely use that as a selling point, but selling to the right players will be key if they are hoping to repeat as champions of the American League."
"It might not seem like the Blue Jays need to upgrade their infield complement, but they could be losing a very big part of that group. Bo Bichette is a free agent and if he doesn't come back there will be a hole to fill. Over the final seven weeks (regular season and playoffs) the Blue Jays utilized Andrés Giménez at shortstop, Ernie Clement at second base and Addison Barger at third base for the majority of their games."
Ross Atkins and the Blue Jays front office must determine how to improve a roster that came within two outs of a World Series title while preparing for 2026. The team can leverage the deep playoff run to attract premier free agents, but targeting the right players remains crucial for repeating as American League champions. The possible departure of Bo Bichette would create an infield vacancy; late-season usage featured Andrés Giménez at short, Ernie Clement at second, and Addison Barger at third. Alex Bregman is opting out and profiles as a low-chase, low-strikeout fit who produced 3.5 bWAR despite missing time.
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