For a team hoping to rebound after a last-place finish in 2024, the Toronto Blue Jays have had a relatively quiet off-season.
That will need to change in a significant way if Canada’s lone big-league club is going to improve in 2025.
First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the face of the franchise, still remains without a long-term contract. Two-time all-star shortstop Bo Bichette is also unsigned beyond this year.
The lack of extension news raises questions about whether the team expects to be a consistent contender in future seasons or if a retooling or rebuilding process might be on the horizon.
Decisions need to be made soon. The competitive window for this roster – at least as currently constructed – will not be open for much longer.
The pressure is squarely on Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins to deliver after a 74-88 campaign that followed wild-card series appearances in …