The Blue Jays are being urged to trade for Reds left-hander Andrew Abbott this winter. He'd give Toronto's rotation a much-needed southpaw.

The offseason is officially here. The Brewers wrapped up the World Series with a 4-1 win over the Rays on Wednesday night, and free agency opens five days later.

FanSided's Ben Wrixon floated Abbott as a buy-low target. The lefty is coming off a career-worst 4.61 ERA over 32 starts in 2026.

Wrixon described him as “a reliable source of mediocre innings” this year, but also “an intriguing buy-low opportunity for a savvy team.”

The track record is better than the last year. He was an All-Star in 2025 and posted an ERA under 4.00 in each of the two seasons before that.

Over four seasons, he's 34-34 with a 3.76 ERA in 107 starts.

Great American Ballpark may be holding Andrew Abbott back

Wrixon pointed to the park. The Reds, he wrote, may never get the best out of “a flyball pitcher like Abbott in Great American Ballpark.”

That opens the door. Cincinnati is pitching-starved, but it might recognize a fresh start could help both sides.

Toronto's need is clear. Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage and José Soriano are set, while José Berrios, Bowden Francis and Cody Ponce all come back from injuries.

Would Abbott fix the rotation? No, but a durable lefty who just made 32 starts would make it sturdier.

He's worth the call if the price stays reasonable. Trevor Rogers and David Peterson are free-agent alternatives, but a trade keeps payroll room open for the bats Toronto needs most.

Buying low on him is like picking up a stock after one bad quarter. The company hasn't changed, just the headlines.

The frustration in Toronto's front office is real. “It was a strange year, a tough year,” Mark Shapiro said, admitting it led to “some dark, tough nights.”

The cure for those nights is a better roster. If Ross Atkins can land Abbott without gutting the farm, it's a small step toward making sure 2027 looks nothing like 2026.