Ranking the 6 Blue Jays free agents by who Toronto would want back the most

This offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays have some key players from their 2025 roster heading into free agency. Whether they were role players or elite stars on the team, each and every one of them made an impact on the successful season and postseason run that the Blue Jays had this past year.

However, not all of them will likely be back for another go-around in 2026, whether due to need or potential financial hurdles. As a result, Toronto will need to be selective in who they want to retain.

Ranking the 6 Blue Jays free agents by who Toronto would want back the most

#6 Isiah Kiner-Falefa

Despite his second go-around with Toronto not being as impactful and impressive as his first in 2024, Kiner-Falefa was nevertheless looked upon frequently by Jays manager John Schneider to come off the bench down the stretch and into the playoffs. Given the prime opportunity, Kiner-Falefa didn’t manage to take full advantage of it as he batted just .233 with a .625 OPS while recording one home run and five RBIs in 31 total plate appearances over 19 games of action.

He ended up struggling even more during the postseason, amassing a dismal .162 average with just four runs scored and two RBIs in 40 plate appearances over 15 playoff games. As a result, it will be hard to justify rostering Kiner-Falefa just for his defense on a ballclub that flourishes with role players contributing both offensively and defensively at the same time.

Want back rating: 1/10

#5 Ty France

France appeared to be the throw in during a trade deadline deal with the Twins that brought him and Louis Varland to Toronto. After all, just based on usage, Varland almost ended up playing in every single postseason game for Toronto, while France was utilized sparingly both during the regular season and in the playoffs when all was said and done.

In the end, the veteran slugger accumulated just a .693 OPS with one home run and eight RBIs in 37 games played for the Jays while being deployed negligibly during the World Series. However, one thing that could still attract the Blue Jays a little is the fact that France wonhis first ever Gold Glove in 2025, proving that he could still potentially provide some value defensively backing up Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first base.

Want back rating: 2/10