Adrian Morejon is emerging as a major bullpen target for John Schneider as the Blue Jays map out an aggressive offseason.

Toronto already built a strong relief group in 2026, with Louis Varland settling into the closer role and Tyler Rogers giving Schneider another late-inning option.

But Morejon would change the shape of that bullpen. The left-hander went 9-3 with a 2.83 ERA across 76 appearances for the Padres this season.

His larger body of work carries even more weight. Morejon has posted a 2.75 ERA over 168 appearances since the start of 2024, pushing him toward the top of the upcoming relief market.

He also brings the track record of a 2025 All-Star, giving Toronto a proven left-handed arm rather than another depth piece fighting for middle-relief innings.

That distinction matters for Schneider. Mason Fluharty, Spencer Miles and Braydon Fisher helped stabilize the bullpen, but adding Morejon would create another matchup option for high-leverage spots.

Adrian Morejon would come with a major price

The attraction is obvious, but so is the likely cost. Tristan Morgan has projected that Morejon could approach Tanner Scott's four-year, $72 million contract, which carried an $18 million average annual value.

That kind of commitment would make Morejon far more than a secondary bullpen addition. Toronto would be paying him to work near the back end alongside Rogers and Varland.

The timing also fits the Blue Jays' offseason position. Toronto missed the playoffs after reaching the World Series the previous year, leaving the club with pressure to make meaningful upgrades rather than simply run back the same roster.

Ross Atkins has already indicated Toronto plans to be ready from the opening of the offseason. Mark Shapiro has also said he does not expect a major change in the level of financial support available to the club.

That gives the Blue Jays room to consider an expensive reliever even with other needs across the roster. Morejon would address a specific one by giving Schneider another left-handed option he could trust late in games.

Toronto does not need to rebuild its bullpen from scratch. The opportunity is to turn an existing strength into a deeper one, and Morejon is the type of available arm who could push the group in that direction immediately.