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6 most tradeable Blue Jays' assets with GM Meetings wrapped up

Toronto still has much to do after not making any major transactions at winter meetings
ByEdward Eng
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Oct 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) and third baseman Ernie Clement (22) and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) look on in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners during game two of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Oct 13, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Andres Gimenez (0) and third baseman Ernie Clement (22) and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) look on in the seventh inning against the Seattle Mariners during game two of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The GM Meetings have come and gone and the Toronto Blue Jays only managed to make a small number of minor league related moves. With a potential MLB lockout on the horizon at the start of December, the Blue Jays should be trying to get as much business done as possible before Dec. 1.

It's not just the deals with free agents they should be looking at either. In order to truly move away from the disaster that was the 2026 season, Toronto will likely need to part with some of the players on the current roster. Whether that's at the major league or minor league level, there are at least six players that could be looked at as valuable trade capital.

Blue Jays could move prospects and current MLB players in trades this offseason

P Gage Stanifer

Known for his wild yet convincing strikeout ability, Stanifer struck out 133 batters in 2026. He spent the majority of this past season season with Double-A New Hampshire. Over 28 games, which included 19 starts with the Fisher Cats, Stanifer posted a 4.82 ERA and 1.55 WHIP in 97 innings pitched.

He even earned a three-game cameo with the Triple-A Buffalo towards the end of the year where he fanned seven batters in 3.2 innings of work. That shows that he does indeed have the stuff to dominate and overpower hitters at any level if he can manage to get his command under control. But with his elite strikeout ability alone, that should already be enough to attract prospective teams to take a chance on him.

P Johnny King

Taken in the third round in the 2024 MLB Draft by the Blue Jays, King has already put together a strong track record in the minors over his first two seasons. He had an impressive 2025 debut campaign in which he compiled a 2.48 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with 105 strikeouts in 61.2 innings of work.

King looked just as solid in 2026. In 26 starts split between High-A Vancouver and New Hampshire, the 20-year-old left-hander went 5-4 with a 3.16 ERA and 1.36 WHIP. He racked up 139 strikeouts in 105.1 innings pitched. King may have slightly better control of his command than Stanifer at this point. He is also the No. 3 ranked prospect of the Blue Jays and will likely be a sought after commodity in any trade talks.

P Nolan Perry

Nolan Perry was one of the Blue Jays’ breakout pitching prospects from this past season. Perry registered a sparkling 2.50 ERA and 1.02 WHIP, giving up 32 walks with 117 strikeouts in 82.2 total innings over 21 appearances (20 starts) across three minor league levels.

He was even named one of the Blue Jays' prospects of the year by MLB Pipeline, with slugger Sean Keys being the other. As the Blue Jays’ No. 2 prospect in the organization he will also be asked about in trades.

INF Ernie Clement

MLB Trade Rumors predicted that Ernie Clement could be moved this offseason by Toronto. He is coming off a 2026 All-Star campaign in which he shone in the first half but struggled for much of the second half. Clement finished with a .259/.285/.364 slash line and .649 OPS. He hit nine home runs and drove in 48 RBIs in 158 games.

With his ability to hold down an everyday role in question (subscription required), along with the Blue Jays in likely pursuit of rumored power-hitting infield free agents such as Brandon Lowe, Clement could become expendable this offseason.

OF Nathan Lukes

Nathan Lukes was also suggested as a trade candidate by MLBTR. Lukes is coming off a solid year in which he compiled a .277 average and .715 OPS with 10 home runs and 41 RBIs in 125 games with the Blue Jays.

He certainly provided adequate hitting along with solid defense in the field for the Blue Jays, but his power numbers leave a bit to be desired. Sluggers Anthony Santander and Addison Barger are expected to return in 2027. The team is also pursuing power-hitting outfielders such as Seiya Suzuki and Randy Arozarena in free agency. Those things could push Lukes out of a key role in Toronto.

INF Andres Giménez

No one can ever question the definsive capabilities of Andrés Giménez. The three-time Gold Glove winner has played strong defense for the Blue Jays over the past two seasons. However, his offensive potential has been limited. Giménez has produced a .230 average with a .628 OPS.

That OPS is among the worst in the league in both years among qualified batters. Trade rumors now have the Blue Jays targeting other shortstops, such as Willy Adames, Toronto could try to get out of Giménez’s contract via trade.

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