After signing a starter, the Blue Jays’ main need is a bat. One of their better hitters, Bo Bichette, is a free agent and losing him would be a big loss in the lineup. Of course, there’s a chance he could return, and it’s been reported that re-signing him is the Blue Jays’ biggest priority.
Bichette and Tucker are the top two hitters on the market, but there’s also Alex Bregman, Eugenio Suárez, Pete Alonso, Cody Bellinger and a handful of other notable bats. The most likely outcome seems to be that the Blue Jays will re-sign Bichette, but that remains to be seen at this point.
As for when, it seems unlikely the Blue Jays will sign anyone else to a big league deal before the start of the Winter Meetings on December 7. Sure, a trade could happen, but it has been reported that the Jays will let the free agent market come to them, rather than jumping on the market for a second time.
If they do sign someone before the start of the Winter Meetings, it would more than likely be a reliever, another area of need for the team this season. Yimi García re-signed with the Blue Jays during the Winter Meetings on December 10 last year, although it became official two days after the Winter Meetings ended. Their other big addition to the bullpen, Jeff Hoffman, signed on January 10, 2025.
Using recent seasons as an example, it seems highly likely that the Jays will make their next major signing during or after the Winter Meetings, possibly around Christmas or the start of the new year. Reports indicate it is likely a bat, Tucker or Bichette.
That said, it’s going to be a busy and interesting offseason, so brace yourself!
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