Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays announced contract extensions for their General Manager Ross Atkins and Manager John Schneider. These extensions come after they led the team to an American League pennant for the first time since 1993.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays gave a five-year extension to General Manager Ross Atkins.
- Manager John Schneider received a two-year extension.
- Schneider has been with the Blue Jays organization for 25 years, starting as a catching prospect.
- The team won its first American League pennant since 1993 under their leadership.
- Schneider took over as interim manager in 2022 and led the team to playoff berths in his first two seasons.
- Both Atkins and Schneider have a history within the Blue Jays' minor league system.