Overview
- President and CEO Mark Shapiro issued a public letter praising fan support and vowing greater resolve to pursue a championship.
- Shapiro and general manager Ross Atkins are scheduled to hold a year-end news conference at 1 p.m. Eastern on Thursday.
- Pitcher Shane Bieber exercised his player option to remain with Toronto for the 2026 season.
- Key decisions await with several impending free agents, including Bo Bichette, Max Scherzer and Chris Bassitt, while Ernie Clement and Daulton Varsho enter arbitration.
- Reporting indicates Shapiro is expected to sign a contract extension, suggesting potential front-office continuity.