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Blue Jays Secure Alejandro Kirk with $58M, Five-Year Extension

The deal cements Kirk's role as Toronto's primary catcher through 2030, reflecting the team's commitment to long-term roster stability.

Mar 5, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a home run during the second inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Toronto Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk hits an RBI single in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game, Monday, March 3, 2025, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Overview

  • The Toronto Blue Jays have finalized a five-year, $58 million contract extension with catcher Alejandro Kirk, officially announced on March 25, 2025.
  • Kirk, 26, has been a key player since his MLB debut in 2020, known for his elite defensive skills and consistent offensive contributions.
  • Defensively, Kirk leads all MLB catchers since 2022 with 39 defensive runs saved and recorded a career-high 27 caught base stealers last season, ranking fifth in the league.
  • Offensively, Kirk has a career batting average of .264, with 36 home runs and 187 RBIs, and was an All-Star and Silver Slugger in 2022.
  • This extension aligns with the Blue Jays' strategy of retaining homegrown talent to build a competitive roster in the challenging American League.