Could the Blue Jays pry Willy Adames away from the Giants? It would take a creative package, and a big financial commitment, to make it work.

Adames signed a seven-year, $182 million deal with San Francisco on Dec. 10, 2024. That leaves five seasons on the contract after 2026.

That's a significant commitment for any club. For Toronto, it would land on top of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s $500 million deal and Dylan Cease's $210 million contract.

The Jays' need is obvious. They finished last in the majors in runs and home runs in 2026.

Ross Atkins has said the front office will “look to add to our offense and look to add to our starting pitching.” A trade is one path to doing that.

So what would a realistic package look like? It starts with players who don't fit Toronto's plans.

Sean Keys and Johnny King could headline a Willy Adames package

Sean Keys is the logical centrepiece. The 23-year-old hit 28 homers with a 1.019 OPS in the minors, but he's blocked at first base by Guerrero through 2039.

Johnny King would add pitching upside. The young lefty has appeared in several trade proposals as one of Toronto's more valuable arms outside the top tier.

Ricky Tiedemann could round it out. The former top prospect debuted in 2026 and is viewed as surplus depth.

The off-limits list matters just as much. Nolan Perry, Addison Barger and Brandon Valenzuela should stay in Toronto.

This only makes sense if Tony Vitello's Giants eat some salary. Taking on five years of Adames at full price, while still paying Giménez and Santander, would leave little room to fix everything else.

Trading for a long contract is like buying a house with a big mortgage. The view might be great, but you'd better be sure you can make every payment.

Fit is the other question. With Andrés Giménez, Ernie Clement and Kazuma Okamoto already in the mix, Toronto would need a clear plan for where Adames plays every day.

There's no indication San Francisco is shopping him. But if the Giants are willing to listen, Atkins has the prospects to start a real conversation.