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

The deal solidifies Kirk as Toronto's primary catcher through 2030, reflecting the team's focus on retaining core talent.

Mar 21, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Alejandro Kirk has signed a five-year, $58 million contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays, including a $6 million signing bonus.
  • The extension ensures Kirk remains under team control through the 2030 season, joining teammates Anthony Santander and Andres Jimenez.
  • Kirk, known for his elite defensive skills, ranked second in the American League in 2024 for throwing out 31% of base stealers and saved six runs defensively.
  • Offensively, Kirk posted a .253/.319/.359 batting line in 2024, with five home runs and 19 doubles over 386 plate appearances.
  • The move aligns with the Blue Jays' strategy to retain internal talent as they continue efforts to extend other key players, including Vladimir Guerrero Jr.