*Toronto Blue Jays – what’s hot right now*
The Jays finished the 2025 regular season as *American League East champions* with a 94‑68 record, sitting atop the division and fourth overall in the MLB . ¹ Their run to the World Series ended in a dramatic Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the buzz is already turning to the offseason moves they’ve made.
*Big‑ticket signings*
– *Dylan Cease* inked a seven‑year, $210 million deal – the richest free‑agent contract in franchise history . ² ³
– *Cody Ponce*, the former KBO MVP, signed a three‑year, $30 million pact, adding depth to the rotation .
– *Tyler Rogers*, a left‑handed submariner, joined the bullpen on a three‑year contract . ⁴ ⁵
*Roster tweaks*
– The organization added *Ricky Tiedemann* to the 40‑man roster, protecting a top prospect from the Rule 5 Draft .
– *Bo Bichette* declined his qualifying offer and will hit free agency, leaving a power‑bat hole the Jays are scrambling to fill .
*Recent on‑field action*
– In early November the Blue Jays dropped a tight 5‑4 extra‑inning game to the Dodgers at Rogers Centre, part of a two‑game series split . ⁶
– Earlier in the season they were swept by the Houston Astros, losing five straight before rebounding . ⁷
*Awards & highlights*
– *Vladimir Guerrero Jr.* earned his third All‑MLB First‑Team honor, while *Bo Bichette* made the Second Team .
– *George Springer* was recognized as the Comeback Player of the Year after a strong 2025 campaign . ⁸
*What’s next?*
The front office is eyeing bullpen upgrades and a power bat to replace Bichette, with rumors swirling around *Kyle Tucker* and *Edwin Díaz* .
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