Although they had a great start to the offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays ended up losing out on a number of the remaining high-profile targets. When Kyle Tucker joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was their biggest mistake.
“Sources tell ESPN that Kyle Tucker, the widely regarded finest player available in free agency, decided to sign with the Dodgers on Thursday, just over a month after star closer Edwin Diaz did the same. According to sources who spoke to ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Jesse Rogers, Tucker has a four-year contract worth $240 million that includes opt-outs after the second and third seasons. ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez wrote about it.
Nick Castellanos is a guy to keep an eye on if the Blue Jays decide to make a late addition. FanSided’s Mark Powell believes Castellanos will sign with Toronto after being released on Thursday.
Because of need alone, I would rank the Blue Jays as the favorite among those teams. Anthony Santander, an outfielder for Toronto, is projected to miss five to six months following shoulder surgery, according to Powell.
Castellanos would provide Toronto with a seasoned right-field option, even though he isn’t the same kind of player as Tucker. The Philadelphia Phillies terminated Castellanos on Thursday, but he will still be responsible for the balance of his contract.
After failing to come to an agreement to trade outfielder Nick Castellanos, the Philadelphia Phillies released him on Thursday. After bringing beer into the dugout during a game last season, Castellanos disclosed that he was benched. Before Monday’s first full-squad practice at spring training, the team wanted the matter settled,” ESPN said.
Although Castellanos is regarded as one of the game’s worse defenders, he would offer a potent right-handed bat but be less dependable defensively. Nevertheless, the Blue Jays find him to be an intriguing alternative due to his offensive potential.
Castellanos brings World Series experience and the veteran presence Toronto is seeking, which is precisely what the team is looking to regain. This kind of move might provide Toronto’s lineup significant support.
