- May 21, 2026
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The Toronto Blue Jays remain active on the trade market without having pulled the trigger on any major deal yet. Multiple reports indicate the club is weighing its options across the roster.
Catcher Brandon Valenzuela has drawn trade interest following a solid debut season. He appeared in 91 games, hitting .222/.307/.372 with a 93 wRC+, and FanGraphs valued his defense at 2.1 WAR. The Reds have previously shown interest. Toronto could keep him as Alejandro Kirk's backup or move him for a return.
Infielders Ernie Clement and Davis Schneider are also drawing attention. Clement, projected at $7.6MM in arbitration, is out of options. Josh Smith, acquired from Texas, is not and is projected at $3.7MM. Both are controllable through 2028.
On the pitching side, Toronto has checked in on Freddy Peralta and would consider reunions with Kevin Gausman, Max Scherzer or Shane Bieber. They're also in the mix for Tarik Skubal. Michael Soroka and Kris Bubic represent potential upside additions, though injury histories cloud both profiles. In the bullpen, lefty Alex Vesia has surfaced as a target.
Mickey's Angle: The Jays are casting a wide net, but the Skubal sweepstakes likely dictates their timeline. Don't expect a rotation move until that domino falls.
Source: MLB Trade Rumors (also reported by ESPN, CBS Sports) - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.