The Toronto Blue Jays have made multiple trades since the start of the 2024 season, with outcomes ranging from neutral to clearly beneficial. Earlier deals, including three trades with the St. Louis Cardinals before the 2023 trade deadline, largely landed in a “didn’t win/didn’t lose” category. The Jordan Hicks trade looked acceptable despite a postseason loss, while the Paul DeJong trade initially seemed to age poorly and the Génesis Cabrera return remained limited due to low recent playing time. Over the last two years, the team’s approach improved, especially during the 2024 trade deadline when it sold soon-to-be free agents. Nate Pearson’s trade to the Chicago Cubs initially seemed underwhelming, but Yohendrick Piñango’s strong 2025 performance suggests long-term roster value.
"The Hicks trade was fine, even though the Jays lost in the wild card series. It appeared that the DeJong trade aged poorly, as Svanson posted a 1.94 ERA and 2.72 FIP in 60.1 innings pitched last season, but he's off to a rough start. Hernandez is an intriguing catching prospect, but he's played just 16 games this season after an unremarkable 2025 season."
"Things have improved over the last two years, and you can look at the 2024 trade deadline as a reason for that.. With the Blue Jays well out of the race, they sold off soon-to-be free agents (and Isiah Kiner-Falefa), beginning two seasons of doing very well in trades."
"As bad as the 2024 season went, that year's trade deadline set the Jays up nicely for the future. You can point to a handful of trades that can be considered a fleece, but the Blue Jays already definitively won a handful of those trades."
"Sending former Top 100 prospect Nate Pearson to the Chicago Cubs was one of Atkins' better moves since becoming the team's general manager. It appeared to be an underwhelming return at first, but Yohendrick Piñango had a strong 2025 and seems like he'll be a mainstay on the roster in the coming years."
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