"But for the 2026 Blue Jays, skipping New Year's resolutions isn't a choice after getting close to winning the World Series last fall. Toronto has already gone back to the drawing board to contemplate how to make the team even better than the past season. Here are four lofty but realistic goals the Blue Jays should keep in 2026, despite the inevitably fierce competition ahead."
"The 2025 Blue Jays weren't known for their power as a team; they ranked 11th in home runs (191) while sitting at the top of numerous other statistical categories. Their low strikeout rate and high batting average were what helped the team become the phenomenon they were in the playoffs, but adding more power doesn't hurt when mapping out for a tough road ahead."
"Thankfully, this free-agent market is top-heavy with all-star options like Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker. As a team with a high payroll and a successful record in 2025, the Blue Jays' front office has to sign at least one elite bat to solidify the team's position as a contender. In an ideal world, the Blue Jays should sign both Bichette and Tucker to create one of the most feared lineups."
New Year's resolutions originate from motivation and hope, but accountability often undermines change. The 2026 Blue Jays must proactively improve after nearly reaching the World Series and have begun offseason planning. The club replenished pitching and now seeks an impact bat to add power to a lineup defined by low strikeouts and high batting average but modest home-run totals. The free-agent market includes all-star options such as Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker, and the front office should sign at least one elite hitter, ideally two, to solidify contender status. Lowering pitchers' home-run rate remains another priority.
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