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The Toronto Blue Jays announced that they have closed a deal with free agent pitcher Tyler Rogers on $37 million deal.
The Blue Jays have had a busy Friday as earlier this evening they closed a trade with the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Chase Lee.
Blue Jays sign Tyler Rogers
Ross Atkins made another big splash in the free agent market as he sign Rogers to a $37 million deal over three years with an option making the contract worth $48 million.
Free-agent reliever Tyler Rogers in agreement with Blue Jays on three-year, $37M contract with vesting option, source tells @TheAthletic
. Value with option is $48M.
. Value with option is $48M.
Blue Jays fans seem to be be quite happy with the signing as Rogers just finished his 2025 season with a 1.98 ERA and 2.4 WAR in in 77.1 innings pitched across 81 games.
Rogers had a 1.98 ERA last year and a 2.4 WAR
Ross just COOKED
Ross just COOKED
This deal will pay Rogers an average salary of $12.3 million for the first three years of the contract.
The deal is still pending a physical but the two parties have reached an agreement on the contract.
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@Ken_Rosenthal said, Blue Jays are in agreement with Tyler Rogers on a $37 million, three year deal that's pending a physical, an industry source tells me and
@bnicholsonsmith
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Rogers can make up to $48m if his fourth-year option vests.
@Ken_Rosenthal said, Blue Jays are in agreement with Tyler Rogers on a $37 million, three year deal that's pending a physical, an industry source tells me and
@bnicholsonsmith
.
Rogers can make up to $48m if his fourth-year option vests.
This is a great addition for the Blue Jays bullpen as Rogers has been one of the most consistent relievers in baseball over the last few seasons.
The Blue Jays will now have to figure out if they move Jefff Hoffman out of the closer role and have Rogers as their new closer.
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