Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays are looking to add a strong relief pitcher to their team during the offseason. They have shown interest in players like Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Phil Maton, and are currently considering Pete Fairbanks. Fairbanks has previously played for the Tampa Bay Rays and could potentially join the Blue Jays before the winter meetings.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays aim to acquire a high-leverage reliever for their bullpen.
- Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro have typically not spent much on top relievers in the past decade at Toronto.
- The Blue Jays aim to strengthen their team after a significant game loss in the 2026 World Series.
- They have expressed interest in relievers Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Phil Maton, and Pete Fairbanks.
- Pete Fairbanks, 31, has been with the Tampa Bay Rays since 2019.
- Fairbanks had a 2.83 ERA with a 59-to-18 strikeout-to-walk ratio in the recent season.
- The Blue Jays, Miami Marlins, and Detroit Tigers are in the race to sign Fairbanks.
- Fairbanks could finalize his decision before the upcoming winter meetings.
