"Of course, Bo Bichette looms large on the free-agent market, but with Cease, Kevin Gausman, and Trey Yesavage leading the way on the mound and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. taking hacks in the batter's box, the Blue Jays should be just fine no matter what happens with the star shortstop. That's especially true when you look at the rest of the division."
"Then there's the New York Yankees, who the Blue Jays crushed in the ALDS. As they prepare for a bidding war for Cody Bellinger, they must come to terms with the fact that, for the second straight offseason, an incumbent star chose the crosstown rival Mets over them in free agency. That leaves only the Boston Red Sox, who, after acquiring Sonny Gray, are likely the Blue Jays' biggest competition in the AL East next season."
The Toronto Blue Jays added Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, assembling one of baseball's top rotations to complement an elite offense. Cody Ponce is finalizing a three-year, $30 million contract after winning KBO MVP with a 17–1 record, 1.89 ERA and 252 strikeouts in 180.2 innings. The rotation now features Cease, Kevin Gausman and Trey Yesavage alongside strong lineup pieces like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Division rivals appear weakened: the Orioles traded young pitching for outfield rentals, the Rays are looking to cut payroll, and the Yankees face roster turnover. The Red Sox pose the clearest AL East threat if they add a slugger like Pete Alonso.
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