3 aging stars the Blue Jays could target as last minute options this offseason

The Toronto Blue Jays should be active in free agency this offseason. They have some holes that they should be aiming to address this winter. It would not be surprising if the Blue Jays make pushes for a lot of this year's top free agents. They are in a position to do some spending, and they should be aggressive given their sub-.500 finish.

However, the Blue Jays should also not be afraid to bring in some much more experience veteran talent. They've done that recently getting players a little past their prime like Justine Turner and Max Scherzer. There are some intriguing older players who could fit specific roles for Toronto that might be worth taking a chance on, as a last minute option.

Three players who the Blue Jays could bet on to have one last big year in 2027

Paul Goldschmidt, New York Yankees

Paul Goldschmidt may be out of his prime, but he showed this season with the Yankees that he can still make an impact. In 105 games with New York in 2026, the 39-year-old posted 18 home runs, 52 RBI, and a .252 batting average.

With numbers like these, Goldschmidt could provide the Blue Jays with a bit more pop in a depth role next season. While he would give the Blue Jays a fill-in option for at DH, the four-time Gold Glove winner could also be used at first base. Either way, adding a former MVP and seven-time All-Star like Goldschmidt could benefit the Blue Jays nicely.

Eugenio Suárez, Cincinnati Reds

It's no secret that the Blue Jays desperately need to add at least one power hitter this offseason. Due to this, the 35-year-old Eugenio Suárez would be an intriguing player for Toronto to add on a one-year deal. That is assuming that the Reds and Suarez do not agree to their mutual option for the 2027 season.

Suárez posted 26 home runs, 74 RBI, and a .212 batting average in 125 games this season with the Cincinnati Reds. Although he was waived during the later stages of the season by Cincinnati and he could have been picked up off waivers, the Blue Jays (and 29 other teams) decided not to claim him. That could have been due to the fact that it would've been hard to give him a roster spot with George Springer entrenched in the DH role.

But with Suárez showing the ability to hit at least 30 home runs in four out of the previous five seasons and Springer likely moving on as he hits free agency, a move for Suárez might make more sense now..

Although, similar to with Goldschmidt above, the Blue Jays will have to figure out what they are doing with Anthony Santander and Addison Barger. Optimistically they are spending most of their time in the outfield but that might not happen considering both are coming off different arm related injuries.

Chris Bassitt, Baltimore Orioles

Could the Blue Jays consider bringing back Chris Bassitt? The possibility should not be ruled out.

Bassitt had a down year with the Baltimore Orioles in 2026, posting a 4.59 ERA in 20 games. While this is the case, Bassitt's past success with the Blue Jays would make him an interesting player for them to bring back on a one-year deal.

Bassitt had a 37-31 record and a 3.89 ERA across three seasons as a Blue Jay from 2023 to 2025. He also was excellent for Toronto during their 2025 postseason run, recording a 1.04 ERA in seven appearances. With the Blue Jays needing more pitching depth, there would be no harm in them reuniting with the 37-year-old.

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