MLB insider reveals that the Toronto Blue Jays have something huge up their sleeve ahead of trade deadline
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With the MLB trade deadline approaching on July 31, Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins is reportedly planning to take an aggressive approach to strengthen the roster in preparation for a playoff push.
The Blue Jays set a franchise record with 54 wins before the All-Star Break and currently hold a two-game lead over the New York Yankees for the top spot in the American League East.
Blue Jays going all-in at the trade deadline.
Speaking with TSN Radio on Wednesday, ESPN's Buster Olney shared that the league-wide perception is the Blue Jays, and GM Ross Atkins, are expected to be aggressive at the trade deadline, with a particular focus on adding bullpen reinforcements.
«The Blue Jays are going to be aggressive. Now, the question is: How does that manifest because there's not going to be a huge volume of players available. One executive believes the Blue Jays will lock in on bullpen help. Maybe that's with the Minnesota Twins. Maybe that's with the Cleveland Guardians who have told other teams that they're willing to talk about anyone other than Emmanuel Clase and Cade Smith in their bullpen. That's the perception. Bullpen help is going to be a focus for them.» -Olney
Olney notes that some of the biggest stars available on the trade market could be a perfect fit for what the Blue Jays are aiming to add to their roster.
«The biggest star power on the market might actually be the relievers in Minnesota - Griffin Jax and Jhoan Duran. Those might be the difference makers moved before the deadline." -Olney
With 66 games left in the season, the Blue Jays have a real shot at clinching the division title for the first time since 2015. Olney believes the current state of the American League presents an ideal window for Toronto to make a full push and go all-in.
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