"With a handful of marquee free-agent bats still available, notably Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, as well as Alex Bregman and Cody Bellinger, the Blue Jays' brass remains poised to address its biggest remaining need with dollar figures rather than exchanging assets via trade. However, with a surplus of depth at multiple positions, they may have a move or two up their sleeve in that regard."
"As recently as last season, the Blue Jays have proven to be comfortable operating with a crowded major-league outfield, and that's largely due to Addison Barger and Davis Schneider's ability to bounce back and forth between the outfield and infield. But adding a full-time outfielder to the fold, say Tucker or Bellinger, for example, will likely alter that flexibility in 2026."
The Blue Jays committed $277 million in payroll for Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers and have aggressively pursued upgrades in free agency. Multiple marquee bats remain available, including Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman and Cody Bellinger, and the club appears inclined to spend rather than trade assets to fill its biggest remaining need. Organizational depth provides flexibility but creates roster congestion, especially in the outfield. Adding a full-time outfielder would likely shift Addison Barger's opportunities toward third base, threaten Nathan Lukes' roster spot, and factor alongside Myles Straw's 2026 contract.
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