Overview
- At the Winter Meetings, Aaron Boone argued the perceived gap is smaller, noting New York and Toronto both finished 94-68.
- Boone acknowledged the Blue Jays “kicked our ass” in 2025 and said they proved the better team after winning the season series 8-5.
- Toronto beat New York in the ALDS on its way to the World Series, where the Blue Jays lost Game 7 to the Dodgers.
- The Blue Jays have added starters Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce, and MLB.com reported Cease will be formally introduced Tuesday.
- Yankees GM Brian Cashman downplayed the need for a splashy move, saying he is pursuing upgrades and evaluating potential challenge trades.