Jays' Stunning Offseason Moves, Injuries Loom

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines. Right here on Toronto Blue Jays News today, subscribe and stay game ready. The Toronto Blue Jays made a stunning turnaround last year, going from 74 wins and 88 losses to finish last in the American League, East in 2024. To 94 wins and 68 losses to claim the division and nearly win the World Series in 2025. They failed just short in game seven against the Dodgers, losing five to four and 11 innings after leading four to three. This offseason, the Jays boosted their payroll over $300 million, facing a 30% luxury tax for the second straight year. They signed pitcher Dylan Seas to a 7-year $210 million deal to anchor a rotation that includes Kevin Galsman, Max Sherzer, Shane Bieber, and young Trey Yessibosh. They also added reliever Tyler Rogers, who had a 1.98 earn run average last season. Fans are still stinging from closer. Jeff Hoffman's blown save in the World Series

1:02finale when he gave up a tying homer to the Dodgers' ninth hitter. The team lost shortstop Boba Shet to the Metz on a $3-year $126 million contract and traded pitcher Chris Passitt to. The Orioles. Meanwhile, they signed in-fielder Kazuma Okamoto from Japan to a 4-year $60 million deal to fill the gap. Injuries loom large, with Bieber starting on the injured list and out-fielder Anthony Santander s sideline much of the year after shoulder surgery. The Jays plan to ease in Yessibosh carefully. Projections have them at 89 wins and 73 losses to take the east per picota or 85 and 77 for second place. According to fan graphs and a brutal American league east with the Yankees and Red Sox lurking, Toronto looks like a solid playoff team. If cease Okamoto, Yessibaje, and Hoffman deliver, their quick rise shows how fast things can change in baseball. Dean is brought to you by our sponsor link in the description. Your pillow,

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