Overview

• The Blue Jays have shifted decisively into buyer mode with under three weeks remaining before the July 31 deadline, reversing last year’s sell-off strategy.
• Pitching upgrades top the agenda as management seeks starters under team control who can handle the first three games of a playoff series.
• Toronto is exploring a trade for Twins All-Star Joe Ryan, who boasts a 2.72 ERA, 121 strikeouts and club control through 2028.
• Zac Gallen and Merrill Kelly are on the radar after combining for 57.2 innings during Arizona’s 2023 World Series run.
• Edward Cabrera and Jacob deGrom are also under consideration, though concerns linger over deGrom’s durability following two Tommy John surgeries.