"The Toronto Blue Jays have already been one of the major players this offseason. While Shane Bieber chose to take the option year on his contract, and spend the 2026 season with the Blue Jays, Toronto didn't rest on that move alone when it came to upgrading the rotation. They pounced early, and got the guy they wanted by giving Dylan Cease a reported seven-year deal worth over $200 million."
"Royals LHP Kris Bubic: Feinsand writes that "Kansas City has rotation depth from which to deal, making Bubic - who is in his final year of arbitration - a potential trade chip." Bubic had a strong 2025 season with a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts. He had 116 strikeouts in 116.1 before a left rotator cuff strain ended his year in July."
"The Blue Jays don't have a lefty starter in their rotation right now, unless you count Eric Lauer, who is listed as the number six starter / long-reliever our of the bullpen. So if we're keeping track, Bubic would be starer number seven. However, there is speculation that the Blue Jays could move on from José Berrios this offseason, which would free up space for a starter like Bubic."
The Blue Jays re-signed Shane Bieber for 2026 and also signed Dylan Cease to a reported seven-year, $200+ million deal to upgrade the rotation. The team has been linked to other top free agents such as Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz while continuing to pursue offseason trades to plug roster holes. A potential trade-target list includes players from the Royals, Nationals, and Cardinals; three players from those teams would be immediate fits. Royals lefty Kris Bubic posted a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts in 2025 with 116 strikeouts before a left rotator cuff strain ended his season. Toronto lacks a true left-handed starter currently, making Bubic a logical acquisition if José Berríos is moved.
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