The Toronto Blue Jays, fresh off a totally brutal 2026 season that saw them collapse and fall way short of the postseason, are already looking ahead. After being *one win* shy of a World Series title in 2025, watching them sell at the trade deadline this year was a gut punch. But hey, the offseason is only a few weeks out, and for a team like the Blue Jays, who are ready to spend some cash, the free agent market is buzzing with options. That’s why it’s so wild that Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer just named the Blue Jays as the top landing spot for New York Yankees’ All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. This connection is super strange, especially when you think about what it would mean for one of their own beloved All-Stars.
Ernie Clement’s All-Star Year Means This Is NO Easy Move
Seriously, Rymer’s take on this is pretty bold. He’s talking about signing Chisholm and just sliding him right into the starting second base spot. But hold up, what about Ernie Clement? The dude was the AL’s leading vote-getter for the All-Star Game *this year*! Rymer literally asked, “Would the Blue Jays really bump him off second base for Chisholm? Well, yeah. Or at least, they should.” That’s a huge call. Clement is a beloved infielder with tons of versatility. He could play third base, shortstop, or even move to the outfield if that’s what it took to get the lineup just right. But imagine moving your All-Star vote-getter. That’s a tough look, no matter how you spin it. Rymer believes the Jays should just go for it and sign Chisholm to bolster their offense. It’s a move designed to add firepower, but it comes with a massive ripple effect in the clubhouse.
Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s Down Year Makes This Even Weirder
So, does bringing in Chisholm even make sense, really? He’s probably chasing a big contract this offseason, which the Blue Jays might think twice about offering. And why? Because Chisholm is coming off a pretty rough season with the Yankees. After putting up great production in 2025, his 2026 numbers were a major step back. He logged 1.7 bWAR in 471 at-bats, hitting just .231 with 19 home runs and a 97 OPS+. That’s his worst OPS+ since way back in 2021! This kind of regression makes the whole idea of the Blue Jays being his top landing spot even stranger. Sure, if you look at it in a vacuum, a 29-year-old with upside as a power-hitting, base-stealing second baseman sounds awesome. But after a down year like that, the Blue Jays might be smart to use their financial muscle on other players.
Despite the oddity of it all, the Blue Jays are definitely a team to keep an eye on in the Jazz Chisholm Jr. sweepstakes this offseason. With a deep desire to rebound after a disappointing 2026 and a willingness to spend, their moves in the coming weeks are going to be absolutely critical to setting the tone for next season. This offseason is gonna be wild, and we’ll see if they make a move that shakes things up this much!
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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