"As the Toronto Blue Jays continue to be linked to a big named free agent outfielder this offseason, they'll also have to keep in mind the impending salary raise of an incumbent outfielder. Daulton Varsho is arbitration eligible and after making just over $8 million in 2025, his salary is expected to increase by a modest amount in 2026, likely around $9.7 million according to MLB Trade Rumours."
"The Blue Jays have been named as one of the main suitors for Kyle Tucker. The 28-year-old is widely considered the number one free agent available and Toronto would love to employ him for what he is able to bring on both sides of the ball. However, he is going to command a massive contract, likely north of $300 million over at least 10 years, while some think he could even fetch $400 million."
"Varsho has played six seasons in the majors, with his first three in Arizona. While with the Diamondbacks he showed true power potential, hitting 27 home runs in 2022, but was never a big contact guy. His defensive skills and power potential, outweighed his lack of ability to make consistent solid contact and the Blue Jays jumped on the opportunity to bring him to Toronto, in an offseason trade going into 2023."
The Toronto Blue Jays are linked to a top free agent outfielder while needing to account for incumbent Daulton Varsho's arbitration eligibility and salary increase. Varsho made just over $8 million in 2025 and his 2026 salary is projected near $9.7 million. The team must determine whether that raise would impede signing a large free agent contract for Kyle Tucker, who could command $300–400 million over a decade. Varsho offers exceptional defense, winning a Gold Glove in 2024, and has shown power potential, but has lacked consistent contact. Evaluating a long-term extension for Varsho is challenging.
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