5 realistic free agents who could upgrade the Blue Jays’ rotation and outfield in 2027

While the Blue Jays should seek every possible upgrade this winter, starting pitching and the outfield should—and likely will be—the front office’s primary areas of focus. 

Toronto desperately needs depth in its rotation behind its big three of Dylan Cease, Trey Yesavage, and Jose Soriano. It also needs to add some thump to an outfield group that didn’t pack much of a punch in 2026. Here are five free agents management could pursue this winter with those goals in mind.

5 realistic free agents who could fill the Blue Jays’ biggest roster holes

Kevin Gasuman

Let’s start by getting the no-brainer out of the way. It has already been reported that Gausman could re-unite with the Blue Jays if he intends to keep pitching in 2027, and it would certainly make sense beyond just sentimentality. 

Gausman’s best days are behind him, but he’s still a durable starter capable of giving a team quality innings. That description fits what the Blue Jays need to a tee—especially if he’s willing to come back on a one-year deal. 

Shota Imanaga

If the Blue Jays are looking to add someone left-handed to their rotation, Gausman’s current Chicago Cubs teammate Imanaga would be a great fit as a reliable fourth starter. 

He made 32 starts for the first time in his career in 2026 while once again posting an ERA under 3.80. He’s not the guy who was an All-Star as a rookie in 2024, but he’s rock solid and likely wouldn’t require a massive commitment given he just turned 33. 

Seiya Suzuki

This list won’t be composed of all former Cubs, but Suzuki belongs here as one of MLB’s most reliable sources of right-handed power over the past four seasons. He sounds like a perfect fit for the Blue Jays on paper because he is on several levels.

The numbers don’t lie even if his age (32) and declining hard-hit metrics in 2026 are causes for concern. He’s a lock for 25 home runs with an .800 OPS every year. His surprisingly good outfield defense this year suggests he won’t need to be a full-time DH, either. 

Trevor Rogers

Blue Jays fans’ most recent memory of Rogers is him giving up back-to-back-to-back home runs in Toronto on September 13th, which included the only long ball Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit at home all year. Look past that, however, and there is an interesting free agent case.

Rogers was great in the second half after getting off to a brutal start and isn’t too far removed from posting a 1.81 ERA across 18 starts in 2025. There is serious upside in his left arm if he can stay healthy and consistent over a full season. 

Randy Arozarena

Arozarena is one of baseball’s most polarizing players coming off arguably the best season of his big-league career. He hit 26 home runs and stole 26 bases with a .865 OPS in 2026—that’s the kind of elite offensive production the Blue Jays sorely lacked. 

The three-time All-Star always puts up numbers at the plate, even if he strikes out too much. The real question mark is his defence; he was abysmal in the outfield this past season and is already on the wrong side of 30. A long-term deal would certainly be risky. 

The Blue Jays will likely be looking at options all over the free agent market. Adding one dependable starter and one proven outfield bat from this group though would address their two most obvious weaknesses without forcing the front office into an all-or-nothing pursuit.

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