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Toronto Blue Jays management is hunting one final bullpen piece to cement a $337 million roster before pitchers and catchers report to Dunedin.
The sting of that Game 7 loss to the Dodgers still hasn't faded for the fans at Rogers Centre.
Being one out away from a title is a special kind of torture that changes how a front office operates.
Ross Atkins has already dropped a fortune this winter to ensure the roster has no obvious holes left.
Dylan Cease is the new undisputed ace of this staff after signing his massive long term deal.
Adding Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers shows a clear pivot toward run prevention and pitching depth.
The bats look different too with Japanese superstar Kazuma Okamoto arriving to anchor the middle of the order.
The Toronto Blue Jays need a lock-down setup man
Fans in Toronto are rightfully demanding a "no-doubt" arm to bridge the gap to the ninth.
While Jeff Hoffman found his rhythm in the postseason he was a rollercoaster for much of 2025.
Trusting a volatile closer without a secondary elite option is a recipe for another October collapse.
A recent report highlights that reinforcing this specific unit is the last remaining hurdle for the club.
With Bo Bichette now wearing a Mets jersey the team relies more than ever on pitching dominance.
Winning the American League was a massive step but the bullpen ERA+ needs to climb higher.
One more high leverage arm would allow the rotation to breathe easier during the 162 game grind.
The luxury tax is a looming shadow but the window for a championship is wide open right now.
Internal options like Trey Yesavage are exciting but you cannot bank a title run on rookie arms.
Trading for a proven veteran or snagging a late free agent is the only move left to make.
Fans remember the ninth inning of Game 7 and they won't settle for anything less than elite.
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