MLB · AL East · Est. 1977 · Rogers Centre
Updated March 16, 2026
The Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million deal, giving them a true ace to pair with Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber. Toronto's rotation is suddenly one of the deepest in baseball, and the AL East is on notice.
José Berrios ended 2025 on the IL for the first time in his career and was left off the postseason roster, leaving him 'not happy.' With six healthy starters competing for five spots, including Cease, Gausman, Bieber, Trey Yesavage, and Cody Ponce, Berrios could find himself in an awkward position if everyone stays healthy.
Vlad Jr. enters 2026 with free agency looming, and every at-bat carries extra weight. The Blue Jays want to extend their franchise cornerstone, but Guerrero's camp knows the kind of mega-deal that awaits on the open market. This is the most consequential season of his career.