What the Toronto Blue Jays recent past can tell about their potential future

While they certainly proved to the baseball gods that they belong with the big guns, look for them to continue to find ways to improve, adding subtle contributions with perhaps an impact player or two.

While Toronto has been connected to Kyle Tucker, they likely can only afford Bo Bichette because of their need for another starting pitcher and a bullpen piece or two.

It was these types of moves that brought the Blue Jays over the top in 2025. Acquisitions like Louis Varland, Ty France and Seranthony Dominguez, where as the Blue Jays' marquee signing Anthony Santander spent the bulk of the season injured and on the injured list.

Same goes for shortstop, although Andres Gimenez improved his standing fans after a strong post-season.

In addition to Tucker, the Blue Jays have already begun to be connected to other starting pitchers such as a Dylan Cease, but it is unknown what/if any dialogue has taken place.

Long-time MLB analyst Bob Nightengale says that the Toronto will be the best destination for players this offseason and beyond.

While there is no harm in pursuing the big, free agent names, the Blue Jays need to find another diamond-in-the-rough, an Eric Lauer-type of impact player.

Last year as was uncertain biggest of ongoing contract talks with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. That distraction has gone away.

Now, the Blue Jays have to put their money where there mouth is and pick up the pieces they need to get back to the World Series. Even if they have to overpay.