The Blue Jays have released veteran outfielder Daz Cameron, making him a free agent. It's another step in clearing out a bench that struggled badly in 2026.

Cameron saw limited time with Toronto last season. He was one of nine reserves who finished with negative bWAR during an injury-plagued year.

That group also included Jesús Sánchez, Yohendrick Piñango, Lenyn Sosa, Sean Keys, Tyler Heineman, Davis Schneider, Eloy Jiménez and Rudy Martin Jr.

He wasn't on the club's 40-man roster, so the release doesn't open a big-league spot. It does make room for new depth in the system.

The move fits a week of turnover. Martin elected free agency, and pitchers Tanner Andrews and Josbel Garcia, along with infielder Raimundo de los Santos, were released.

Is this a significant loss? Not really.

Daz Cameron's release clears room in a crowded Blue Jays outfield

Toronto's outfield picture is already full. Addison Barger, Anthony Santander, Brett Bateman, Nathan Lukes and Jonatan Clase are all on the 40-man.

The front office is also hunting for a big outfield bat. Seiya Suzuki, Randy Arozarena and Teruaki Sato are among the names linked to the Jays.

Cutting Cameron is the right call. Toronto's bench was one of its biggest weaknesses, and the fix starts by replacing depth that didn't produce.

It's like clearing out the back of a closet before shopping season. You can't fit anything new until some of the old stuff goes.

The real test is what replaces him. The Jays need reserves who can step into everyday roles when injuries hit, and they hit constantly in 2026.

Myles Straw is another bench decision still hanging. Toronto declined his $8 million option but could bring him back cheaper.

For the veteran, the open market offers another chance. Outfielders with big-league experience tend to find minor league deals somewhere.

The release won't make headlines. But if Ross Atkins builds a stronger bench this winter, moves like this will be part of the reason.