4 Blue Jays with the most bounce-back potential in 2027

Most fans rolled their eyes when Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said the organization expected internal improvement from many of its players heading into 2025. It later turned out he was spot on.

The Blue Jays weren’t carried by their offseason acquisitions in 2025—almost everyone they added disappointed. Instead, they returned to the playoffs on the strength of bounce-back seasons from Bo Bichette, George Springer, and Alejandro Kirk.

While Toronto undeniably needs to improve its roster this winter, here are four players currently in the organization who could be much better in 2027.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. headlines a list of current Blue Jays who should have bounce back seasons in 2027

1. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Well, he can’t be worse, right? The arrow is pointing straight up for Guerrero after a season in which he hit just one home run at Rogers Centre. He was a below-average hitter by just about every metric for the first time in his otherwise excellent career, which nobody should expect to continue, even if some concern is warranted.

Guerrero still had elite bat speed and bat-to-ball skills in 2026. His expected batting average of .280 suggested he should have gotten more base hits than he did, if anything. While his swing and approach need legitimate retooling, there aren’t many reasons to expect he won’t at least be a positive contributor next season—how positive is to be determined.

2. José Soriano

Somewhat lost in the chaos of the second half was that Soriano struggled down the stretch after being acquired by the Blue Jays. He recorded a 5.30 ERA in 10 starts, roughly two runs higher than with the Los Angeles Angels.

While his 4.15 FIP during that stretch with the Blue Jays would have been the highest of his career over a full season, it also suggests he was getting unlucky compared to his ERA. His stuff remains absolutely electric. He certainly feels like someone who could benefit from an offseason working with pitching coach Pete Walker.

3. Ernie Clement

Clement’s ugly second half made it easy to forget he was named an All-Star for the first time in 2026. He was genuinely good for the first few months of the season before completely losing himself at the plate. There’s certainly room for improvement here.

Should Clement be expected to be a top-of-the-order hitter? Absolutely not. But there’s no reason to think he can’t get back to being a solid complementary piece, especially if the lineup around him is better. Less could ultimately be more; not having to play him every day might help the Blue Jays get the most out of him once again.

4. Trey Yesavage

Expectations were—perhaps unfairly—high for Yesavage after his historic season. It was hard for everyone not to dream on his potential, and not to be surprised when he encountered the growing pains most young pitchers experience.

Health is the biggest thing for Yesavage after starting 2026 on the injured list, then later missing time in September after undergoing knee surgery. He should come back stronger after getting a full, healthy offseason. This newfound strength should then help him alleviate some of his control issues by allowing him to repeat his mechanics more consistently.

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