The Toronto Blue Jays could now be looking at a trade with the Miami Marlins for infielder Xavier Edwards.
Edwards isn't the loud type of target, because he doesn't hit the ball out of the park much.
He's the quiet kind that keeps innings alive, puts pressure on infielders, and forces pitchers to work.
With Bo Bichette gone and Toronto still chasing a cleaner offensive identity, the fit jumps out.
Edwards hit .283 with a .343 on base percentage last season, and he added 27 steals while keeping the strikeouts down.
Toronto Blue Jays interest in Xavier Edwards fit
I'd love the style change, because this lineup has needed more annoying, high-contact at-bats for a while.
He's 26, a switch hitter, and he was a 2018 first-round competitive balance pick by the San Diego Padres. That pedigree never guarantees anything, but it usually means the athletic baseline is real, and his game is built on speed and contact.
The Marlins have already shown they're willing to move him around the dirt when it helps the roster.
Miami announced the shift from shortstop to second base in 2025, which matters for Toronto since second is the cleanest everyday lane.
The hard part is the price, because Edwards isn't a rental. Baseball Reference's register info lists him as pre-arb with free agency in 2030, so Miami would be selling years of cheap control, not just a season of production.
That's why this is more “could the Jays call” than “this is happening tomorrow.”
MLB Trade Rumors has framed Miami as comfortable with its middle-infield mix at times, which is another reminder that Toronto would need to overpay with legit upside.
If the Blue Jays want a player who can hit near the top, run, and smooth out second base defense, Edwards checks boxes without needing 25 homers.
Should the Toronto Blue Jays push hard for a Xavier Edwards trade as a 2026 second base answer?
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