Toronto Blue Jays seem like a good free agent destination for Yankees star

The Toronto Blue Jays could have an opportunity to add some much-needed power and speed to their lineup this offseason.

There are changes needed for this Blue Jays club who missed the playoffs just one year after appearing in the World Series. 

One change could come in the infield, as GM Ross Atkins stated in his end-of-season media availability that second baseman Ernie Clement would need to earn his reps in 2027. That may suggest the Jays look elsewhere for an everyday second baseman.

Bleacher Report's Zachary D. Rymer seems to agree, as he recently ranked the top landing spots for Jazz Chisholm Jr. in free agency, placing the Blue Jays at No. 1 on his list. The 28-year-old pending unrestricted free agent is coming off a disappointing season with the New York Yankees and appears to be headed for a change of scenery.

 

 

 

 

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While nothing suggests the Blue Jays are actively pursuing Chisholm, there are some legitimate reasons as to why the fit could make sense.

Toronto struggled to generate offence throughout 2026, finishing last in the MLB with 152 home runs. They also ranked near the bottom of the league in stolen bases. Chisholm could help address both of those issues.

The two-time All-Star hit 19 home runs with 41 stolen bases across 137 games with the Yankees this past season. Those numbers fell well short of his production in 2025, when he hit 31 home runs to go with 31 stolen bases. 

Of course, there would be risks involved.

It has been reported that Chisholm was originally seeking a long-term contract worth roughly $35 million annually. That may be too much for the Blue Jays to stomach, though his struggles in 2026 may make it impossible for him to get that much money from any MLB organization.

Chisholm has also faced scrutiny throughout his career for his lackadaisical approach and costly defensive mishaps. That part of his game is unlikely to change at this stage of his career.

On top of that, he has also expressed a desire to return to the Yankees, though whether their front office has similar feelings remains to be seen.

For Toronto, Chisholm represents an intriguing potential add given that it feels likely he can get back to being a 30-home run, 30-steal player going forward.

Whether Atkins and his staff are willing to make a serious push for the veteran second baseman remains to be seen, but their need for additional offensive production makes the connection worth following this offseason.