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Blue Jays Host Kyle Tucker After Pitching Additions Recast Winter Strategy

Rotation upgrades have created surplus that has José Berríos reportedly available for trade.

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Apr 26, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; New York Mets pitcher Danny Young (81) throws to the Washington Nationals during the sixth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-Imagn Images
Sep 28, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Anthony Kay (64) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Overview

  • Toronto hosted top free agent Kyle Tucker at its Dunedin facility, a visit confirmed by the New York Post.
  • The Blue Jays reached agreement with right-hander Cody Ponce on a three-year, $30 million deal, according to multiple reports.
  • Toronto officially signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract, the largest free-agent deal in franchise history.
  • With Cease and Ponce joining Kevin Gausman, Shane Bieber and Trey Yesavage, multiple reports say the club is willing to listen on José Berríos.
  • The team is exploring late-inning relief help and has been linked to Pete Fairbanks, with payroll estimates near $271 million influencing next moves.