Thirteen players have received a qualifying offer this year, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN. The list is as follows: Kyle Tucker, OF, Cubs Kyle Schwarber, OF/DH, Phillies Bo Bichette, SS/2B, Blue Jays Framber Valdez, LHP, Astros Dylan Cease, RHP, Padres Ranger Suarez, LHP, Phillies Edwin Diaz, RHP, Mets Zac Gallen, RHP, D-backs Shota Imanaga, LHP, Cubs Michael King, RHP, … [Read more...] about 13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Blue Jays Discussing Extension With Manager John Schneider
The Blue Jays have had conversations with manager John Schneider about a contract extension, GM Ross Atkins confirmed at today’s end-of-season press conference (relayed by Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet). It seems likely that’ll get done at some point this offseason. For the moment, Atkins confirmed that the Jays have officially exercised their 2026 option on Schneider’s … [Read more...] about Blue Jays Discussing Extension With Manager John Schneider
MLBTR Podcast: Offseason Preview Megapod: Top Trade Candidates
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams and Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… The 2025 … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Offseason Preview Megapod: Top Trade Candidates
Shane Bieber To Exercise Player Option
Shane Bieber has surprisingly exercised his $16MM option to remain with the Blue Jays, reports Jon Heyman of The New York Post. He’s passing on a $4MM buyout, so he’ll pick up an extra $12MM to remain in Toronto for a second season. The decision removes one of the better starting pitchers from the free agent market. Bieber was midway through a Tommy John rehab when he hit free … [Read more...] about Shane Bieber To Exercise Player Option
Offseason Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays
After falling painfully short in the World Series, the Blue Jays now face the challenge of keeping their core roster together, starting with the possible departure of cornerstone Bo Bichette. Guaranteed Contracts Vladimir Guerrero Jr., 1B: $480MM through 2039 Andres Gimenez, 2B/SS: $86.5MM through 2029 (includes $2.5MM buyout of $23MM club option for 2030) Jose Berrios, SP: … [Read more...] about Offseason Outlook: Toronto Blue Jays