Under-the-radar free agents the Blue Jays should look into

The Blue Jays have already spent big this offseason, signing Kevin Gausman to a 5-year, $110 million dollar contract, and giving Jose Berrios a 7-year, 131 million dollar extension. Their roster still isn’t complete though. Holes still exist at multiple positions, including third base and in the rotation, as well as a need for some depth pieces. Although superstars like Freddie Freeman, Carlos Correa, and Clayton Kershaw are still on the market, the odds of the Jays landing any more big fish seems unlikely.

The Jays aren’t short on star power, with players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Bo Bichette, and George Springer leading what could be the best offense in baseball. To build a more complete team though, they should be looking into some under-the-radar free agents to fill out the roster. This past offseason, signings of players like Jake McGee, Carlos Rodon, Aaron Loup, and Hunter Renfroe proved to be huge for some of the league’s best teams, and hitting on the cheaper free agents is integral to building a championship-contending team.

While the Blue Jays may have what seems like a solid starting lineup, they’re still in need of some infield and bullpen depth, not to mention their lack of a true fifth starter. We should expect Ross Atkins to go out and sign some players to compete for these jobs. These could range from young players who never broke out to vets who are looking to bounce back. At this moment, the team should be prioritizing bringing in players to the infield and bullpen who could step in at a moment’s notice should the players they already have get hurt or struggle. They should also look to bring in a player to compete for the fourth outfield spot given Randal Grichuk’s less than stellar play.

Here I’ve compiled a list of five under-the-radar free agents who I think the Blue Jays should keep an eye on once the lockout finally ends.