Toronto Blue Jays are out of options with Davis Schneider
The Toronto Blue Jays have some big decisions to make this offseason, and one could involve the future of a fan-favourite player.
In his four seasons with the Blue Jays, Davis Schneider has become a fan favourite thanks to his trademark moustache and personality. But his time in Toronto could be nearing its end.
Schneider's time in Toronto has been split between the Blue Jays and Triple-A Buffalo, and while that option has been great for his confidence, the Blue Jays will no longer be able to move him freely between the majors and minors come next season.
The team used Schneider's third and final option year during the 2026 season, which allowed Toronto to continue moving him freely between Toronto and Buffalo without the consequence of losing him on waivers to another team.
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The question now facing the Blue Jays' front office is whether Schneider fits into the team's future plans. If not, Toronto could look to trade him this offseason for a future prospect or minor-league arm rather than risk losing him for nothing on waivers.
With outfielders Anthony Santander and Addison Barger also expected to return from injury for the start of the 2027 season, and Brett Bateman, Josh Smith, and Nathan Lukes also in the mix, Schneider is likely to be on the outside looking in — with no options left.
If the Blue Jays were to move forward in trading Schneider, they might not get too much in return. His stock has taken a hit following the worst season of his career, in which he slashed .145 and recorded just 18 hits in 156 plate appearances.
Though the 27-year-old's 10+ homers during the 2024 and 2025 seasons could be attractive to several rebuilding teams looking for a right-handed bat with a bit of power.
Schneider said ahead of the Blue Jays' final regular-season game that he still hopes to be with Toronto next season.
"Every year you don't know what the next year is going to entail," said Schneider to Lindsay Dunn of The Nation Network.
"Hopefully next year, if I am still here, I don't want to make assumptions. We have to perform better and perform better for these fans."
As things stand, the New Jersey native is currently on a league-minimum pre-arbitration deal and is under team control until the 2030 season.
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