CJ Abrams could be exactly the infield power boost the Blue Jays need this offseason.

Toronto's offseason has officially begun after missing the playoffs this year following last season's AL pennant, and GM Ross Atkins figures to be genuinely active this winter.

One clear bugaboo in 2026 was power from the infield outside of Kazuma Okamoto. Even Vladimir Guerrero Jr. posted a career low in power production.

FanSided's Mark Powell identified Abrams as a logical fit in a recent trade speculation piece covering all 15 teams that missed the playoffs.

"As I was saying, the Nationals should not trade CJ Abrams. But if they do, the Blue Jays could be an intriguing fit," Powell wrote. "Abrams could slide into one of the middle infield positions, though the Nationals clearly prefer him at second base, or even DH."

"Toronto is not lacking in star power, but they haven't replaced Bo Bichette since he left, or at least not well. Abrams would do that and then some."

Why landing him won't come cheap

Powell framed Toronto as a team needing real position-player talent, a fair assessment given how much the Blue Jays underperformed offensively across the board this year.

Abrams isn't a stranger to trade speculation, and that chatter could intensify this winter as other clubs weigh in on his availability.

His 2026 season was genuinely excellent and could even draw MVP consideration. He hit .261 with 33 home runs, 106 RBIs, and 151 hits across 579 at-bats, backed by a 127 OPS+.

That kind of production, layered with the uncertainty of whether Washington ultimately extends him before free agency, is exactly what's fueling the trade speculation in the first place.

Landing a player of his caliber would require Toronto to part with real prospect and major-league capital, a significant investment for a two-time All-Star still just entering his prime.

Whether Washington is genuinely willing to move him, and what package it would take to get a deal done, remains the central question facing any realistic Blue Jays pursuit.