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By Aaliyan Mohammed
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The Toronto Blue Jays are trying to punch their ticket to the World Series and hopefully bring a championship to Toronto. However, the team could be losing some key players in the offseason.
The Blue Jays will see Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer enter free agency. Shane Bieber could also enter free agency by declining his option. Losing potentially three arms would have the Blue Jays scrambling to add players. One name the team could target is Sandy Alcántara, according to Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller.
Alcántara won the National League Cy Young Award in 2022. He struggled in 2023 and missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery. This year, he posted a 5.36 ERA in 31 starts. He did not have a good year, but showed some flashes of his former self.
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He had a 2.68 ERA in his final eight starts, and could return to All-Star form next season, one full season removed from Tommy John surgery. He is under club control through 2027 and could become a key arm for the Blue Jays. He signed a five-year, $56 million extension in 2022 and has a $21 million club option for 2027.
If the Blue Jays manage to retain Bassitt or Bieber, Alcántara could be a great arm to have in the middle of the rotation. The Blue Jays already have a pretty high payroll. Considering the team may spend big on Bo Bichette, they may not be able to go after more expensive arms. Alcántara would be more affordable.
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