Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is eligible for free agency after the 2025 season, and his future is undoubtedly the biggest looming question hanging over the Blue Jays as they prepare for what might be their final year of control over the All-Star first baseman. GM Ross Atkins said at season’s end that the Jays would be looking to start extension talks this winter, and Guerrero himself … [Read more...] about Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sets Spring Training Deadline For Extension Talks With Blue Jays
Blue Jays, Diamondbacks Have Expressed Interest In Ryan Helsley
As the Cardinals eye a reset focused on younger players in 2025, Mark Feinsand, John Denton, and Bryan Hoch of MLB.com report that the club has received interest from the Blue Jays and Diamondbacks regarding closer Ryan Helsley. A subsequent report from John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 confirms the interest in Helsley on the part of the D-Backs, though Gambadoro adds that … [Read more...] about Blue Jays, Diamondbacks Have Expressed Interest In Ryan Helsley
Blue Jays Sign Josh Walker
The Blue Jays announced that they have signed left-hander Josh Walker to a one-year split contract. Per Keegan Matheson of MLB.com, the southpaw will make $760K, which is next year’s league minimum, for time spent in the majors. The Associated Press reports that he’ll be paid at a $180K rate while in the minors. Right-hander Hagen Danner has been designated for assignment as … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Sign Josh Walker
Blue Jays Receiving Trade Interest In Bo Bichette
The Blue Jays are taking trade calls on Bo Bichette, writes Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. While Rosenthal cautions that Toronto is not actively shopping their shortstop, he reports that the Jays are willing to deal Bichette if another club meets a lofty asking price. That’s a change from last month. At the GM Meetings in early November, general manager Ross Atkins told Jon … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Receiving Trade Interest In Bo Bichette
Mariners Claim Nick Raposo
The Mariners have claimed catcher Nick Raposo off waivers from the Blue Jays, MLBTR has learned. The latter club designated him for assignment last week. The Mariners had 40-man roster vacancies and didn’t need to make a corresponding move. Raposo, 27 in June, still hasn’t made his major league debut. The Cardinals added him to their 40-man roster in June when both Willson … [Read more...] about Mariners Claim Nick Raposo