https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/page/66/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/john-schneider-knows-dylan-cease-made-the-right-decision-r4837/The Toronto Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract earlier this offseason. It is the largest free agent contract they have ever given out, surpassing George Springer's deal. Manager John Schneider played a role in the entire process. He may not have forced the f...4837Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:51:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/blue-jays-add-three-coaches-to-mlb-staff-r4827/Earlier this afternoon, Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider told reporters at the Winter Meetings (including our own John Bonnes) that his coaching staff for 2026 has been finalized. "We have filled [the] assistant hitting coaching job," he said. "We have kind of backfilled [former ben...4827Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:51:26 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/why-ha-seong-kim-is-the-ideal-replacement-for-bo-bichette-r4807/The Blue Jays might lose an opportunity if they continue to wait on Bo Bichette to make a decision. In all likelihood, both sides know each other’s valuations and are mulling the “what ifs”. One “what if” for the Jays is exploring alternatives. Much has been made of moving Andrés Giménez to...4807Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/how-do-you-solve-a-problem-like-berr%C3%ADos-r4797/When the Blue Jays made the first big splash of the offseason by signing Dylan Cease, it was understandably the talk of the town. One curious thing I noted in the early discussions was the framing of the potential Toronto rotation. The most egregious (in my opinion) came from a TSN Instagram pos...4797Tue, 09 Dec 2025 11:51:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/louis-varland-will-remain-in-bullpen-in-2026-r4794/One of the smaller questions surrounding the Blue Jays has been answered this week. On Tuesday, Ross Atkins addressed the media at the Winter Meetings, and among the many topics he covered was the future role of right-hander Louis Varland. He will remain in the bullpen and will not be stretched...4794Tue, 09 Dec 2025 03:41:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/blue-jays-kicking-the-tires-on-former-padres-closer-robert-suarez-r4786/Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet has reported that the Blue Jays are interested in Robert Suarez, one of the top relievers in this free agent class. Nicholson-Smith says that the interest has not yet moved into negotiations. The 2025 Blue Jays bullpen finished the regular season with a bull...4786Mon, 08 Dec 2025 20:37:16 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/six-free-agent-hitters-the-blue-jays-should-target-this-winter-r4775/In this video, we break down six hitters, including Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, that the Blue Jays could sign in MLB free agency. Will Toronto go big with a Tucker or Bichette signing, or will they pursue some of the lesser names listed, like Cody Bellinger or Jorge Polanco? View the full ar...4775Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:30:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/depth-check-the-blue-jays-at-the-middle-infield-spots-in-2026-r4768/Last month, Jesse Burrill looked at the Blue Jays’ depth on the corners. Today, I’ll be looking at the middle infield options throughout the organization. In 2025, 10 different Blue Jays took a turn at either second or short, with half of them spending time on both sides of the keystone. As much...4768Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:59:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/blue-jays-outright-yariel-rodriguez-in-move-that-signals-more-may-be-coming-r4752/The Blue Jays certainly mean business this offseason. In a surprising move, the team has announced that RHP Yariel Rodriguez has been outrighted from their 40-man roster. Toronto now sits with 38 players on the roster, with the Cody Ponce signing still pending. Rodriguez, a Cuban nativ...4752Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:13:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/the-blue-jays-most-significant-acquisitions-of-past-winter-meetings-r4748/The Winter Meetings will be held in Orlando, Florida, from December 7-10 this offseason. This time period is often when major signings and trades occur, as all 30 MLB teams send representatives, including owners, executives, and managers. Players, their agents, and media also attend. In the past...4748Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:56:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/heyman-blue-jays-showing-interest-in-kazuma-okamoto-r4744/Add the Toronto Blue Jays to the list of teams that have checked in on six-time NPB All-Star Kazuma Okamoto. In addition to the Boston Red Sox and Pittsburgh Pirates, the Blue Jays reportedly have interest in signing the slugging infielder, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Okam...4744Sat, 06 Dec 2025 19:09:14 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/what-is-the-outlook-for-anthony-santander-in-2026-r4739/So far this offseason, rumors have been swirling that the Toronto Blue Jays are looking to be in the mix for big bats to add to their contending lineup. Whether it be one of the very top free agents, i.e., Kyle Tucker, or one just a tier below, like Cody Bellinger, those are two outfield bats th...4739Sat, 06 Dec 2025 15:10:02 +0000