Offseason midway point includes over 30 former Toronto Blue Jays free agents
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With a quiet Christmas, here's a recap of the current free agent crop.
Kyle Tucker is top name left available, while Alex Bregman also has several teams vying for his services. The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly been connected to both of them
In regards to former Blue Jays players, there are several notable players on the list. As is known, shortstop Bo Bichette is the biggest name out there, and Blue Jays fans are waiting with baited breath to see if he will re-sign with the only franchise he has never known.
Top 25 free agents and their contract projections according to Baseball America:
1) Kyle Tucker - 11 years / $360 million
2) Bo Bichette - 8 / 240
3) Framber Valdez - 7 / 220
4) Alex Bregman - 6 / 180
5) Pete Alonso - 7 / 175
6) Dylan Cease - 5 / 160
7) Shane Bieber - 5 / 150
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1) Kyle Tucker - 11 years / $360 million
2) Bo Bichette - 8 / 240
3) Framber Valdez - 7 / 220
4) Alex Bregman - 6 / 180
5) Pete Alonso - 7 / 175
6) Dylan Cease - 5 / 160
7) Shane Bieber - 5 / 150
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But he's not the only one, there are several other members of the 2025 World Series-bound team that are also on the market. Pitchers Chris Bassitt, Seranthony Dominguez, and Max Scherzer and infielders Ty France and Isiah Kiner-Falefa may all find themselves in new uniforms in 2026.
Other notable former members of Canada's only team that are currently available are legacy player Cavan Biggio, fan favourite first baseman Rowdy Tellez, one-time catcher of the future Reese McGuire, and first baseman Justin Turner
There's also back-up catcher Luke Maile, closer Liam Hendriks, former resident boxer Genesis Cabrera, and former long-time member of the bullpen Ryan Borucki.
Hot stove expected to pick up after the holidays
While the Blue Jays have had a fairly active offseason already, other teams have been slow to act. Still, the Hot Stove is expected to pick up steam after the holiday season.
For a full list of the remaining free agents, including former Blue Jays, visit www.mlbtraderumours.com
| POLL | ||
DECEMBRE 25 | 121 ANSWERS Offseason midway point includes over 30 former Toronto Blue Jays free agents Which former Blue Jay are you most interested in? | ||
| Cavan Biggio | 31 | 25.6 % |
| Reese McGuire | 6 | 5 % |
| Rowdy Tellez | 29 | 24 % |
| meh | 55 | 45.5 % |
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