Unexpected trade plans developing regarding Kevin Gausman and the Blue Jays
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Victor William
Jan 26, 2026 (7:43 PM)
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is locked into a $500 million future while the Toronto Blue Jays front office prepares a secret exit strategy for the 2026 season.
The heartbreak of Game 7 still lingers in the cold Toronto air as spring training approaches.
Losing to the Dodgers after being one out away from glory changed the organizational DNA overnight.
Ross Atkins has built a roster that looks like a juggernaut on paper but carries immense risk.
With Bo Bichette officially in a Mets uniform the era of the "Core Two" has ended.
The front office spent a franchise record amount this winter to keep the championship window open.
The front office spent a franchise record amount this winter to keep the championship window open.
The market shift analyzed by Jays Journal highlights how a total pivot could reload the system.
However the current market reveals that being a seller might actually be the smarter long term play.
If the rotation falters or the age of the veterans catches up the Jays are ready.
Recent trades like the Mackenzie Gore deal show that desperate teams will pay a king's ransom.
Recent trades like the Mackenzie Gore deal show that desperate teams will pay a king's ransom.
The Blue Jays own several assets that could trigger a bidding war among World Series contenders.
The Toronto Blue Jays face a crossroads at the deadline
Bleacher creatures are expecting a trophy but the reality of the American League East is brutal.
George Springer is 36 years old and coming off a surprisingly productive 4.8 bWAR campaign.
While he still has runway his trade value will never be higher than it is right now.
The market for pitching is reaching a fever pitch with teams overpaying for mid rotation arms.
The market for pitching is reaching a fever pitch with teams overpaying for mid rotation arms.
Shane Bieber proved his health with a 1.017 WHIP in limited action following his elbow recovery.
If the Jays are ten games back in July Bieber becomes the most coveted rental in baseball.
Kevin Gausman and Yimi Garcia are also prime candidates to fetch a haul of top prospects.
The Blue Jays have made it clear for now that they do not plan on re-signing Gausman which is why a potential trade is very likely.
Daulton Varsho finally found his power stroke in 2025 and is now a legitimate middle order threat.
Trading a Gold Glove center fielder with a 115 OPS+ would bring back top tier talent.
The "Doomsday Plan" isn't about giving up but about maximizing the value of a high priced roster.
Staying relevant in the luxury tax era requires knowing when to hold them and when to fold.
Service time manipulation and expiring contracts will dictate exactly how hard the front office pivots.
If 2026 starts with a whimper the Rogers Centre might look very different by August.
This management group knows the clock is ticking on a roster that is getting expensive fast.
Trading veteran depth for elite youth is the only way to avoid a decade of mediocrity.
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