Blue Jays reportedly interested in George Springer and Jackie Bradley Jr.

According to industry sources, the Toronto Blue Jays have an interest in free-agent outfielders George Springer and Jackie Bradley Jr.

Jon Heyman of the MLB Network tackled all things baseball on a recent podcast, the insider shed light on the Blue Jays prospective interest in both George Springer and Jackie Bradley Jr. The brain trust are desperately attempting to solidify the centrefield position in their offseason quest to improve the overall team defence.

Springer is arguably the best position player available on the open market this offseason along with catcher J.T. Realmuto. MLB Trade Rumors has the outfielder ranked third only behind that of pitcher Trevor Bauer and Realmuto. The site also predicted Springer to sign with the White Sox for an estimated 5 year/ $125 million dollar pact.

The 31-year old could take over the lion’s share of the workload in centrefield while also providing middle of the order bat should the Blue Jays land him. Last season, Springer .265/.359/.540 with 14 home runs and a 1.9 WAR in 51 games for the Houston Astros.

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In 2019, Springer smacked a career-high 39 round-trippers while batting .292/.383/.591 in 122 contests. He earned $21 million last season but it is expected he will get a raise on the open market this offseason.

Jackie Bradley Jr. is not in the same offensive echelon as Springer, however, he is a Gold Glove defender in centrefield and would not cost nearly as much in term or yearly value. MLB Trade Rumors predicted the 21st ranked Bradley to land a 2-year/ $16 million dollar pact with the Astros.

The 30-year old hit actually well in the pandemic shortened season notching a respectable .283/.364/.450 slash line with seven homers and five stolen bases in 55 games for the Boston Red Sox. In eight seasons with the BoSox, Bradley is a career .239/.321/.412 hitter.

It has been long rumoured that the Blue Jays are going to make a splash this offseason and Springer would definitely fit into that category.

Folks the offseason hot stove is starting to warm up.