3 more moves that could save the Blue Jays from their offseason disaster

From Jeff Passan to Buster Olney, the insiders and experts agree that the Toronto Blue Jays have not had a good offseason. The saving grace for Toronto might be in the fact that this year’s free agent class is much deeper than last year's, and there are still plenty of options out there. Jeff Hoffman, added Friday night, certainly represents a solid addition, whether he's a reliever or starter moving forward.

Needless to say, though, the cloud of the Orioles' failed physical hangs over the Hoffman signing, making even Toronto's best move yet feel worrisome. Until they do something major, things look pretty grim.

However, it’s not just the external affairs that are plaguing the Blue Jays with some huge cornerstones of the franchise still left without long-term extensions. Spring training starts in just over a month and here are three things the Blue Jays can do to turn around their offseason before then.

3 moves that could save the Blue Jays from their offseason disaster

Extend Vladdy and Bo Bichette

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. should be a Blue Jay until he retires. Toronto has never drafted and developed a star position player who has stayed in Toronto for their entire career. In the almost 50-year history of this team they should’ve had at least one Derek Jeter, Cal Ripken Jr., or Chipper Jones to claim as their own.

Vladdy should be that guy.

And Bo Bichette should join him.

These were the guys this administration wanted to build around since they first came into the system. Both have expressed their desires to stay here long term.

If the Jays do nothing else this offseason, signing both Vladdy and Bo would allow Blue Jays fans to breath somewhat of a sigh of relief and not feel like 2025 is win or bust for the franchise.  

Sign one of Anthony Santander or Pete Alonso or both!

The Blue Jays need power. Toronto was a bottom five team in home runs in 2024 and they could sorely use some pop in their lineup.  

The New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles finished first and second respectively in home runs last season and both teams made the playoffs. What better way to gain some ground on your division rivals than by signing one of the guys who played a large part in providing that production for them.

If the Blue Jays can land Santander, and take him away from the Orioles, it would provide Vladdy with some protection in the middle of the lineup. Santander has hit a combined 105 home runs over the past three seasons and would have led Toronto in that category in each of the past three years.

Speaking of adding some pop, why not bring “The Polar Bear” north?

He might not be the ideal fit considering he and Vladdy both play first base and would rather be on the field and not relegated to a DH role, even if Vladdy is willing to move to third base.

However, Alonso’s bat is tantalizing. Fangraphs projects him to hit 38 bombs this year and the Blue Jays need to have at least one, if not two more, guys that can be a threat to hit the long ball every time they step up to the plate. Alonso would also be insurance for the Jays if they don’t get an extension signed with Vladdy.

Emerge as the landing spot for Roki Sasaki

Are the Blue Jays a mystery team? According to MLB.com's Morning Lineup podcast, insiders believe there are three mystery teams that have made pitches to the 23-year-old ace from Japan. Toronto, as they have been all offseason, appear to be “showing interest” once again in a big name player.

By landing Sasaki, it would not only reinforce their rotation, but also give them a player who could be an ace for the next decade. This would be an ‘out of nowhere’ move that would send shockwaves across the league and change the trajectory of this offseason.

Here’s hoping the Blue Jays front office is about to get busy and carry out some of these items to save their offseason.

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