The Blue Jays have three young players that they should deem untouchable regardless of trade return
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The Toronto Blue Jays are going to have their phones ringing all winter, between being favorites to land Kyle Tucker to trading for some new talent, they need to keep in mind some prospects that should not be moved including: Trey Yesavage, Jojo Parker, Arjun Nimmala.
The Blue Jays have several needs this offseason most notably pitching, but they cannot give up too much to achieve it.
Blue Jays need to hold off on trading some players.
Ryley Delaney of Blue Jays Nation reported on the three players that should not be traded this winter, as they are key to maintaining a strong core for the Blue Jays future. It all starts with Yesavage which comes as no surprise after the season he just had.
"Trey Yesavage is the only prospect on the Blue Jays who is considered untouchable. Drafted 20th overall in the 2024 draft, the 22-year-old right-handed pitcher had a rapid ascent up the minor league ladder, reaching all four «A» levels.
By the end of the season, Yesavage found his way on the big league team, making three starts where he had a 3.21 ERA and 2.35 FIP in 14 innings pitched. Yesavage made the Blue Jays' postseason roster and even had two historic starts, Game 2 against the New York Yankees and Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series."-Delaney
By the end of the season, Yesavage found his way on the big league team, making three starts where he had a 3.21 ERA and 2.35 FIP in 14 innings pitched. Yesavage made the Blue Jays' postseason roster and even had two historic starts, Game 2 against the New York Yankees and Game 5 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series."-Delaney
Yesavage is the ace of the future for the Blue Jays, he's on pace to be one of the best pitchers in the league and the Blue Jays cannot under any circumstances deal him away.
Parker is another name who should not be dealt, drafted in the first round in the past draft. MLB Pipeline has him ranked as the 43rd best prospect in baseball, also attributing him with a 60-grade hit tool and 55-grade power tools. He will likely play in the Florida Complex league or single-A once the season starts.
Lastly there's Nimmala, who began the season in High-A Vancouver as a 19-year-old, and started off very well. In the first two months of the season, Nimmala slashed .289/.372/.528 with nine home runs in 207 plate appearances for a 144 wRC+.
"Nimmala has a ton of talent and ranks as MLB Pipeline's 68th-best prospect in baseball. Nimmala has massive power and will stick at short, but the reason I include him here is due to the season he had in 2025."-Delaney
Nobody in theory is untouchable but the Blue Jays should be extremely hesitant about dealing any of these hot prospects away.
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