MLB Rumors: Blue Jays Reveal Surprising Information In Trade Talks

July 29, 2025
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider reacts during 2025 game.

The Toronto Blue Jays enter the MLB trade deadline atop the AL East and are firmly in buyer mode. 

But in a twist, reports indicate they’re willing to deal major league position players, even those currently on the 26-man roster, to address their most pressing need: pitching.

Blue Jays’ Position Player Depth Could Be in Play

Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports that Toronto is “turning over every stone” in its pursuit of pitching upgrades, with both rotation and bullpen arms on the radar. The club’s willingness to trade from its position player depth stems from a looming roster crunch, as Daulton Varsho and Andrés Giménez are set to return from injury. 

That would force some of the team’s fringe big leaguers, such as Joey Loperfido, Will Wagner, or Leo Jiménez, back to Triple-A unless they’re moved in trades.

Toronto’s depth group also includes Addison Barger, Davis Schneider, Nathan Lukes, Jonatan Clase, Alan Roden, and Orelvis Martínez. Barger, who has established himself as a middle-of-the-order presence with a .264/.316/.500 slash line and 14 home runs, would command a massive return if made available. 

Other players in the group have been more situational. Lukes, for instance, has excelled as a platoon bat, while Schneider and Loperfido have shown flashes in limited opportunities.

Focus Is on Pitching Reinforcements

While the Blue Jays’ rotation has stabilized of late, contenders can’t afford to be complacent, and the front office is evaluating options from frontline starters like Dylan Cease, Zac Gallen, and Mitch Keller to swingmen who can also pitch in relief. The bullpen, meanwhile, is an area where Toronto could add multiple arms, with names like David Bednar and Anthony Bender reportedly on their list. The team already added Seranthony Dominguez from the Baltimore Orioles, but aren't done yet.

Trading from their surplus of big-league ready position players could allow the Blue Jays to hang onto top prospects like Arjun Nimmala and Trey Yesavage.

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