"The Toronto Blue Jays came agonizingly close to winning a World Series last fall, and the organization spent the winter tweaking its roster in hopes of getting another shot at post-season glory. The Jays are counting on a number of new additions brought in at a collective cost of more than $300 million US in fresh contracts to give the team the edge it needs to win it all in 2026."
"Who's gone? Infielders Bo Bichette and Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and reliever Seranthony Dominguez to start. Bichette plays for the New York Mets now, after signing a $126-million US, three-year deal. He says he'll have "fond memories" of Toronto, but some observers see a frayed relationship with the hot-hitting infielder."
"It just didn't seem that there was a real appetite on either side for him to come back to Toronto," said Steve McAllister, a veteran sports journalist who sees the Blue Jays needing to find a way to replace Bichette's production at the plate."
The Blue Jays made major offseason moves after a near‑miss in the World Series, adding multiple players via contracts totaling more than $300 million US to strengthen the roster for 2026. Fans remain highly optimistic, with superfan Lesley Mak expressing expectations of another championship run. Spring training begins this week with pitchers and catchers reporting, and the team will integrate new and returning faces. Departures include shortstop Bo Bichette, who signed a three‑year, $126‑million deal with the Mets, Isiah Kiner‑Falefa, and reliever Seranthony Dominguez, creating holes the club must fill offensively and defensively.
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