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Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan, left, and second baseman Brayan Rocchio (4) celebrate after the Guardians beat the Chicago White Sox at Progressive Field.

January 20, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays could close in on blockbuster trade for Cleveland Guardians outfielder

Toronto Blue Jays missed Kyle Tucker, and Steven Kwan trade talk is popping again.

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Seattle Mariners third baseman Eugenio Suarez (28) reacts after striking out against the Toronto Blue Jays in the second inning during game six of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

January 20, 2026

New development between the Toronto Blue Jays and Eugenio Suarez

Toronto Blue Jays and Eugenio Suárez rumors are back, and the outfield trade math is the real story.

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Trent Thornton (57) throws a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the eighth inning at Rogers Centre.

January 20, 2026

Chicago Cubs reach agreement with former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher

Toronto Blue Jays fans just saw Trent Thornton join the Chicago Cubs, with Achilles rehab and bullpen depth in play.

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Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer (4) reacts after hitting a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning during game seven of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

January 19, 2026

MLB makes announcement regarding Toronto Blue Jays veteran George Springer

Toronto Blue Jays fans can smile, George Springer just landed No. 47 on MLB Top 100 for 2026.

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Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) walks on the field with catcher Yainer Diaz (21) before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Daikin Park.

January 19, 2026

Negotiation update between Framber Valdez and the Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto Blue Jays and Framber Valdez buzz keeps circling, even with rotation depth and luxury tax pressure.

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New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) makes a sliding catch on a pop up by Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho (not pictured) during the first inning of game four of the ALDS round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Yankee Stadium

January 19, 2026

7-year deal links the Toronto Blue Jays to free agent Cody Bellinger

Toronto Blue Jays pursuit of Cody Bellinger could jump the New York Yankees and reshape the AL East race.

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Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Jonatan Clase (8) celebrates with third baseman Addison Barger (47) after scoring during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

January 19, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays announce contract change involving Jonatan Clase

Toronto Blue Jays gave Jonatan Clase an extra option year, reshaping 2026 roster depth and outfield plans.

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins speaks to the media during the MLB General Manager's Meetings at Omni Scottsdale Resort Spa

January 19, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays agree to terms with free agent outfielder

Toronto Blue Jays continued to improved their farm system as they agreed to a deal with outfielder Luis Nunez.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) looks on before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium.

January 19, 2026

Bo Bichette's reason for leaving the Toronto Blue Jays revealed

Toronto Blue Jays and Bo Bichette are splitting, and Buster Olney says both sides were ready to move on.

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New York Mets owner Steve Cohen stands on the field before a ceremony to honor first baseman Pete Alonso (not pictured) for breaking the Mets all time home run record before a game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field.

January 19, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays make acquisition from the New York Mets

Toronto Blue Jays lose Bo Bichette, but a compensatory draft pick softens the blow.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Anthony Santander (25) looks on from the dugout against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning during spring training at TD Ballpark

January 19, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins makes interesting remarks on Anthony Santander

During a recent podcast, Toronto Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins spoke about slugger Anthony Santander and his current state.

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January 19, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays come out unsuccessful in completed trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates

The Drew Hutchison trade still echoes for the Toronto Blue Jays, linking Francisco Liriano, Teoscar Hernández, and a bullpen lesson.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ryan Borucki (35) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the ninth inning at Rogers Centre.

January 19, 2026

Chicago White Sox take a low-risk flier on former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher

Chicago White Sox sign Ryan Borucki to a minor league deal, adding lefty bullpen depth for 2026.

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San Francisco Giants second baseman Brett Wisely (0) slides into second base ahead of the tag from Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jimenez (49) during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre.

January 18, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays make announcement regarding Leo Jimenez and the WBC

Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Leo Jiménez just committed to Panama for the World Baseball Classic.

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Home plate umpire Adam Hamari (78) signals to Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Addison Barger (47) that he is only allowed two bases on a ground rule double as he crosses home plate against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning of game six of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

January 18, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays linked to 5-player trade offer with the Detroit Tigers

Toronto Blue Jays trade chatter has Tarik Skubal and Jose Berríos tied together again.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Ricky Tiedemann (70) works out at Blue Jays Player Development Complex.

January 18, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays trade pressure rises as pitcher hits trading block

Toronto Blue Jays trade chatter now targets Ricky Tiedemann as spring training gets closer.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (48) pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning during game one of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Centre.

January 18, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays looking at a reunion following free agency mishaps over the last week

Toronto Blue Jays bullpen talk has Seranthony Dominguez back on the radar after the team missed out on Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker.

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Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) throws to first for an out against the Athletics during the third inning at Sutter Health Park.

January 18, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays might have found their replacement for Bo Bichette

Toronto Blue Jays future talk shifts from Bo Bichette to Arjun Nimmala and JoJo Parker at shortstop.

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San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) celebrates with Coach Tim Leiper (33) after hitting a two-run home run during the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Petco Park.

January 18, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays looking at former Padres 3x all-star to bring in offense

The Toronto Blue Jays have missed out big on adding offense this off-season and might have found a new back up option in Luis Arraez.

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Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Ernie Clement (22) celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium.

January 18, 2026

Ernie Clement's shows true colors on being moved from third base

Ernie Clement makes "utility player" sound like a dare, and the Toronto Blue Jays are better for it.

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Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider (36) looks on during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

January 18, 2026

Toronto Blue Jays blockbuster 1 for 1 trade offer involving Davis Schneider

The Toronto Blue Jays are still looking to add to their roster after missing out of a couple big free agents and a trade offer involving Davis Schneider was proposed

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