Blue Jays Lock In GM Ross Atkins

0:00On March 23rd, the Toronto Blue Jays locked in a five-year contract extension for General Manager Ross Atkins on Monday, just days before the 20th, 26th season kicks off. This came after their American League pin-and-win and World Series run in 2025, making it a move fans saw coming. Atkins built depth that powered last year's success, including key signings like Max Scherzer and Jeff Hoffman, plus trades for relievers and handling, injuries to stars like Anthony Santander. He also sealed a long-term deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., keeping the slugger in Toronto for years. Fans in the front office see this as well-deserved, given Atkins' track record since taking over in 2016. He's guided the Jays to the playoffs in multiple seasons, including the American League Championship Series that first year, and strong runs in 20. 2020, 2022, 2023, and now 2025. This off-season, Atkins State Busy, signing pictures, Dylan Seas, Cody Ponds, Tyler Rodgers,

1:04and hitter Kazuma Okamoto to multi-year deals while trading for outfielder Jesus Sanchez. Their rotation looks solid with Kevin Galsman opening against the athletics, followed by Seas and Eric Lauer. Meanwhile, Yario Rodriguez heads to Triple A, despite his world baseball classic showing as the Jays gear up as American League favorites with one of. Baseball's top offenses, team coverage, powered by AI, this is Toronto Blue Jays News today. I'm Corey with The Story.