Blue Jays GM Expresses Regret Over Ohtani's Dodgers Deal

Despite disappointment, Atkins praises process and reveals new signings following Ohtani's decision.

Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins expressed regret that Shohei Ohtani turned down Toronto to sign a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Atkins confirmed for the first time that Ohtani visited Toronto's spring training facility in Dunedin, Florida.
Despite the disappointment, Atkins praised the process and the group effort, stating that he felt 'incredible' about it.
Since missing out on Ohtani, the Blue Jays have brought back Gold Glove outfielder Kevin Kiermaier with a $10.5 million, one-year deal, and added utilityman Isiah Kiner-Falefa with a $15 million, two-year contract.
Toronto was 89-73 last season and earned an AL wild card berth for its third playoff appearance in four seasons but was swept for the third straight time, scoring one run in two losses at Minnesota.