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Every Single 2020 Free Agent the Blue Jays could be Interested in

ByReuben Gasee|
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: General manager Ross Atkins of the Toronto Blue Jays poses with new manager Charlie Montoyo who was introduced to members of the media and president Mark Shapiro on October 29, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 29: General manager Ross Atkins of the Toronto Blue Jays poses with new manager Charlie Montoyo who was introduced to members of the media and president Mark Shapiro on October 29, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Tommy La Stella #3 of the Oakland Athletics throws to first base throwing out Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox to end Game Two of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 5-3.(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 30: Tommy La Stella #3 of the Oakland Athletics throws to first base throwing out Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox to end Game Two of the American League Wild Card Round at RingCentral Coliseum on September 30, 2020 in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 5-3.(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Tommy La Stella

There were days where Tommy La Stella was nothing more than a bench bat with little power. This is evidenced by the fact that in his tenure with the Chicago Cubs, he played in 303 games over four seasons averaging 75 contests a season where he combined for an OPS of .753.

When he found his way to the Los Angeles Angels for the 2019 season, he became a whole different player. 2019 saw him have the best season of his career slashing .295/.346/.486 with 16 home runs. Despite only appearing in 80 games due to an injury, he was selected to the All-Star game, although he didn’t play in the mid summer classic.

In 2020 split between the Angels and Oakland Athletics, who acquired him at the trade deadline, he slashed .281/.370/.449 with 55 hits in exactly 55 games played.

He played at each base throughout the 2020 season, showcasing his versatility where he posted a perfect fielding percentage of 1.000 at first and third. At second, which was his primary position playing there in 33 contests, he had a fielding percentage of .963.

If the Blue Jays miss out on LeMahieu, they could turn their attention to La Stella. He’s basically the same version and player as LeMahieu in terms of skill set, although to a lesser extent, but would come at a much cheaper cost.

Logan Forsythe

Throughout Logan Forsythe’s career, he has experienced playing all over the infield. In 2020 with the Miami Marlins, he played in just 12 games appearing at first and second including one appearance on the mound but in 2019 with the Rangers, he played all over the infield.

In his 12 game stint this year, he got 34 at-bats where he recorded only four hits. In 317 at-bats over 101 games in 2019, he slashed .227/.325/.353 with 72 hits.

He could be a fine depth option on a minor league deal.

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