Blue Jays' Payroll Dilemma: Trades on the Horizon
Update: 2025-11-27
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The Toronto Blue Jays are navigating significant payroll decisions for the upcoming season, with nearly $192 million committed to twelve players. After tendering contracts to four additional players, their payroll is estimated to reach $240 million. However, deductions for buyouts and contract adjustments leave them with a luxury tax payroll obligation of $261 million, exceeding the $244 million threshold. With financial constraints, the team is exploring trade options, potentially dealing surplus outfielders like Lukes, Schneider, and Straw, while their farm system lacks immediate high-upside prospects for major trades.
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