On Tuesday afternoon, the Blue Jays officially announced the signing of Dylan Keyes, who will address the media next week. This is apparently the first major personnel move for the Queen City-based team.
What's next?
We know what's in the spotlight on hitters (Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker are names that refuse to die in town), but the club also wants to improve its mound.
One would think that this is just a bullpen that needs strengthening, but…
Ben Nicholson-Smith covers Toronto for Sportsnet: mentioned that the Blue Jays would like to add another starting pitcher.if possible.
The name of Michael King is being discussed in Toronto.
There are still many options available to the Blue Jays this offseason.
But even with the addition of Dylan Cease, it's almost impossible to imagine a scenario in which Toronto doesn't find more presentations, writes @bnicholsonsmith. https://t.co/6ipSTeAjfB
– Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 2, 2025
Is this still the case after Siz's arrival? Will it be sent Jose Berrios elsewhere or in the bullpen? It's hard to say as we speak.
If it weren't for the king, Max Scherzer or is Chris Bassitt also a possibility?
Of course, there is no guarantee that the Blue Jays will sign another big name starter. Perhaps depth will come from within or through an Eric Lauer-style acquisition.
But either way, at least one more pitcher will be added to the group. The sculpted bullpen needs to be improved… and the name Pete FairbanksFree as a bird, refuses to die in Toronto.
With multiple pitchers on the board, who's next??@Ken_Rosenthal expects it to be Pete Fairbanks, who has drawn huge interest from teams like the Marlins and Blue Jays. pic.twitter.com/B6rzvTgSK5
– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) December 2, 2025
But what's interesting is that Jon Heyman did report it: The Blue Jays would be the Mets' biggest threat in the Edwin Diaz deal.
Metz, who signed Devin Williams and wants to keep Diazdoesn't risk losing Diaz in the short term as nothing seems imminent. But the Blue Jays are perceived as a threat.
https://t.co/ZDfMKvvg5H Column: Devin Williams can't hurt, but the Mets still need Diaz. Otherwise it's a big step backwards.
– Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 2, 2025
note that Dodgers Diaz is also being watched.
We don't yet know how much money will be invested in the mound, but we know more than ever that the Blue Jays are far from done with their winter shopping.
There are no surprises here…
Joe Ryan and Mackenzie Gore (who were Blue Jays targets last summer) and reliever Cody Ponce, who is looking to sign with MLB after a good season in Asia, are Also names to watch.
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