The Toronto Blue Jays were linked to former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames. Now that the San Francisco Giants have acquired Adames with a long-term deal, they are forced to turn their focus elsewhere.
Toronto must build its starting rotation and focus on bringing in some offensive power. Adames would have been an excellent fit for the team, but the team was too slow to negotiate a deal.
The Blue Jays have now turned to another superstar to bolster their offense. It’s none other than their AL East Rival’s second baseman, Gleyber Torres. The New York Yankees are not keen on adding Torres to their lineup. This opens the door for many teams, including the Blue Jays.
Signing Torres could help the team offensively. Torres had his highs and lows with the Yanks, but his postseason performance was strong at the plate. Toronto struggled offensively, failing to score runs in big numbers. Torres could also be a light on the pocket. The Blue Jays can experiment with Torres for a few years to try him out.
Blue Jays Continue To Be In On Juan Soto And Max Fried
Apart from Torres, the Blue Jays are still expected to be in on Juan Soto and Max Fried. Toronto was one of the first teams to meet Soto, but with the high stakes at $700 million, it will be a hard shot.
The franchise has also been linked to former Braves star Max Fried. Toronto is expected to sign a $175 million deal with Fried. Acquiring Torres and Fried could be a huge boost for the team. It also makes sense for the Blue Jays to add several players instead of only pursuing Soto.
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Soto will undoubtedly be a huge offensive boost. However, Toronto must also remember that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette will hit the free-agent market after the 2025 season. Toronto must play its cards well and obtain star sluggers to be a playoff team.
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