Why Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins may be hesitant to make further roster additions
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Why Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins may be hesitant to make further roster additions
"With the Toronto Blue Jays being one of the more active teams this offseason, they have been able to make various moves to bolster their roster ahead of the 2026 MLB season. So far, the Blue Jays have added notable players in Kazuma Okamoto, Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers, and of course rotation stalwart Dylan Cease and many believe that they are not done just yet."
"The Blue Jays GM does have a point with his hesitation in pursuing further players. After all, Toronto fans everywhere witnessed the growth, development and surprising production from the unsung heroes on the team this past season with the likes of Addison Barger, Ernie Clement, Nathan Lukes and others. Where would the Blue Jays have been without each and every one of their contributions?"
The Toronto Blue Jays have made multiple offseason additions including Kazuma Okamoto, Cody Ponce, Tyler Rogers, and Dylan Cease to strengthen the 2026 roster. General Manager Ross Atkins said the team feels good about its current composition while remaining open to moves that improve the organization. Atkins cautioned that additional acquisitions at this stage would begin to cut into playing time for established MLB contributors. Breakout contributions from players such as Addison Barger, Ernie Clement, and Nathan Lukes last season increase the challenge of adding new personnel without disrupting existing roles. Ownership support for roster decisions remains strong.
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