Every Blue Jays player who is out of minor league options ahead of the 2025 season

Leo Jimenez

Jimenez deserves a huge round of applause for how he handled himself in his first go-round in the big leagues. The middle infielder got a ton of playing time down the stretch when Bo Bichette landed on the injured list and did more than enough to earn a roster spot in 2025 in the process.

Jimenez, 23, is far too young with far too much upside for the Blue Jays to try and pass him through waivers instead of giving him a roster spot next season. He posted a promising 97 OPS+ through 63 games in 2024 while playing solid defense at both shortstop and second base. He showed all throughout his minor league career that he's got a ton of potential on offense, so once you pair that with his slick glovework, he's an obvious part of the Jays' future.

Tommy Nance

The Blue Jays acquired Nance for pennies on the dollar in early August and he wound up functioning as an oft-used middle reliever for John Schneider. Nance, 33, has a huge, sweeping curveball that's a whole lot of fun to watch, but he's also prone to being entirely too hittable.

In 20 games, the right-hander posted a 4.09 ERA with an ERA+ right at 100, which is league-average. It remains to be seen whether he fully earned a roster spot next year, but he's another player who could make the cut if the Blue Jays make zero outside additions this winter.

Zach Pop

For reasons unknown, Pop was one of the more frequently used options out of the Blue Jays' bullpen in 2024 and he struggled essentially the entire season. He made it into 58 contests and finished the season with a 5.59 ERA, 5.53 FIP and 73 ERA+. His strikeouts were down and his H/9 went up, which does not mix well.

Pop, 28, is a rather obvious non-tender candidate, but even if he is kept around due to his age and past showings, he is far from a lock to make the 2025 Opening Day roster. His 1.54 ERA through 11 Triple-A appearances this season provides a bit of hope, but he's been extremely inconsistent throughout his stint on the Blue Jays, so it's anyone's guess how he factors into their plans moving forward.