The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw from the Cleveland Guardians yesterday afternoon along with $3.75 million in cash and $2 million in international bonus pool money.
As the Blue Jays wait for Roki Sasaki's final decision, they swung a trade with the Guardians for an intriguing outfielder.
Bregman is a two-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, former Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winner. He slashed .260/.315/.453 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI during the regular season with the Houston Astros.
The Toronto Blue Jays could steal free agent Alex Bregman away from the Boston Red Sox before Boston has a chance to sign him.
The Houston Astros tried to re-sign third baseman Alex Bregman earlier this offseason, and at one point reportedly offered him a deal greater than what he's exp
The Blue Jays could certainly use Bregman, but Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet thinks they are just going to hang around the conversation without diving all the way in.
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired OF Myles Straw, cash considerations, & international signing bonus pool space for the 2025 period from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.
Toronto seems destined to fall short in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes while a more realistic free agent target slips away.
"I'm sorry, Toronto." That's how ESPN MLB Insider Jeff Passan summed up yet another failed Toronto Blue Jays free agent pursuit. The culprit this time?
Bregman slashed .275/.315/.453 in 2024 with 26 home runs and 75 RBI. The door has essentially been closed on a reunion with the Houston Astros, so the Blue Jays are certainly an option for the slugger.
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.