"After signing a starter, the Blue Jays' biggest need is a bat. One of their better hitters, Bo Bichette, is a free agent and losing him would be a big loss in the lineup. Of course, there's a chance he'll be back, and it's been reported that re-signing him is the Blue Jays' biggest priority. He's not the best hitter on the market, as that title belongs to Kyle Tucker."
"Formerly a teammate of Myles Straw, the 28-year-old outfielder slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs this past season in what was a down year. Usually, Tucker is good for about 30 home runs and a wRC+ approaching 140. It'd be like adding a left-handed batting Vladimir Guerrero Jr."
"As for when, it seems unlikely the Blue Jays will sign anyone else to a big league deal before the start of the Winter Meetings on Dec. 7. Of course, a trade could happen, but it's been reported that the Jays will let the free agent market come to them, instead of jumping the market for a second time. If they do sign someone before the start of the Winter Meetings, it'd more than likely be a reliever,"
The Cease signing marks the first pre–Winter Meetings major-league deal under Mark Shapiro and Ross Atkins. The Blue Jays signed a starter but still need a bat, with Bo Bichette a free agent and re-signing him listed as the top priority. Kyle Tucker is the top available hitter, offering left-handed power and a historically high wRC+. Other notable bats available include Alex Bregman, Eugenio Suárez, Pete Alonso, Cody Bellinger and more. The team is unlikely to sign another big-league deal before the Winter Meetings on Dec. 7 and may instead pursue bullpen help or wait for market movement.
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