Bleacher Report has named Toronto one of the top landing spots for Randy Arozarena. The Mariners slugger isn't expected back in Seattle.

Zachary D. Rymer called it an obvious match. “On paper, at least, Arozarena and the Blue Jays are about as obvious as fits get,” he wrote.

The numbers explain why. Toronto finished last in MLB in scoring and tied for last in WAR from left field.

Arozarena is coming off the best season of his career. He hit .281 with 26 homers and an .865 OPS for Seattle.

Rymer also pointed to an eye-opening stat. Arozarena has out-homered Vladimir Guerrero Jr. over the last four seasons.

Is that a knock on Vladdy? It's more of an insurance argument.

Randy Arozarena could be Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s lineup insurance

Rymer wrote that Toronto should trust a Guerrero bounce-back but “would be wise to look around for an insurance policy for the middle of their batting order.”

Money shouldn't be a problem, he added. The Jays appear to have as much as $30 million to add to their 2027 payroll.

That figure matters more than it looks. It likely covers one big bat, not two, which means Toronto has to choose wisely.

Seiya Suzuki is still the better pick. Arozarena's breakout is impressive, but his chase uptick and left-field-only profile make Suzuki's on-base skills the safer use of limited money.

With limited room, it's like getting one throw at the dartboard. You aim for the bullseye you trust most, not the flashiest one.

Arozarena isn't a bad fallback, though. His energy and power would change the feel of a flat lineup.

He reportedly prefers an East Coast team that trains in Florida, which works in Toronto's favour with Dunedin.

The Jays will likely end up with Suzuki or Arozarena. If Ross Atkins lands either before the Dec. 1 lockout, the outfield problem finally gets addressed.