Mark Shapiro's role within the Blue Jays' organization could be changing, and not the way some expect.

Rather than his position being in jeopardy after a rough Blue Jays season, the chatter points toward an expanded role instead.

"I keep hearing that Mark Shapiro will be elevated to a senior position in charge of the Blue Jays, Maple Leafs and Raptors, pushing Keith Pelley to more of a broadcast and media related role with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment," the report states.

That's a promotion, not a demotion, layered on top of a season where Toronto's on-field results have drawn plenty of criticism.

If accurate, this would place Shapiro in an oversight position across all three of Toronto's major professional sports franchises, a significant expansion of his current scope.

Why this framing matters given the Blue Jays' season

Pelley shifting toward broadcast and media responsibilities would represent his own kind of role change within MLSE, moving him away from direct team oversight.

Restructurings like this typically get discussed and finalized well outside the daily news cycle of wins and losses, meaning this kind of move likely isn't a direct response to Toronto's specific struggles this season.

Shapiro has overseen the Blue Jays organization through a stretch that included last year's World Series run and this year's disappointing follow-up, a genuine swing in results within a short window.

An expanded role covering the Maple Leafs and Raptors as well would put him in an even more prominent position within one of Canada's largest sports and entertainment companies.

None of this has been confirmed through an official announcement, and reports of this nature can shift before anything becomes official.

Whether this elevation actually happens, and what it means for the day-to-day leadership structure of the Blue Jays specifically, remains to be seen as more details emerge.