The Blue Jays are showing interest in Dodgers lefty Alex Vesia, according to Sportsnet's Ben Nicholson-Smith. Toronto badly needs another left-handed arm.

“Sources said the Blue Jays continued showing interest in some top pitchers, including left-hander Alex Vesia and right-hander Jonathan Loaisiga,” Nicholson-Smith wrote after the GM meetings wrapped.

He added that the bullpen ranks third on the priority list behind offence and starting pitching, but Toronto would “love to add to their relief group if possible.”

Vesia brings a championship résumé. He won back-to-back World Series with the Dodgers in 2024 and 2025.

He posted a 2.64 ERA over 72 appearances in 2026. Over his career, he owns a 2.87 ERA across 372 games.

Why does Toronto need him? Because Mason Fluharty can't do it alone again.

Alex Vesia would ease Mason Fluharty's heavy workload

Fluharty led the majors with 83 appearances last season. That kind of usage isn't sustainable.

Brendon Little had mixed results and likely isn't guaranteed a spot. The lefty depth behind Fluharty is thin.

Vesia would give John Schneider a proven high-leverage lefty to pair with Louis Varland, Tyler Rogers and Spencer Miles.

Ross Atkins said any bullpen addition would come at “a very high impact level” or through a more creative route. Vesia clearly fits the first category.

The Dodgers lefty is exactly the kind of reliever Toronto should prioritize. A battle-tested southpaw would protect Fluharty's arm and give the bullpen a real October weapon.

Adding Vesia is like hiring a second shift at a busy factory. The work doesn't change, but nobody burns out by August.

The market is crowded with lefties, including A.J. Minter, whom Toronto has also checked on. That gives the Jays options if Vesia's price climbs.

With the lockout looming Dec. 1, bullpen deals could come quickly. If Atkins wants him, he'll need to act before another contender does.