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Recently Traded For Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent

During the middle of the 2026 season, the Toronto Blue Jays acquired Jameson Taillon in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.Taillon finished the year going 2-6 with a 5.65 ERA in 18 starts for the two games.MLB.com wrote (on August…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 2:53 AM
Recently Traded For Toronto Blue Jays Pitcher Immediately Becomes Free Agent
Key Things to Know
  • Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jameson Taillon officially elected free agency following the 2026 season.
  • Taillon joined Toronto via an August trade from the Chicago Cubs for a player to be named later.
  • The 34-year-old right-hander finished the 2026 campaign with a 2-6 record and a 5.65 ERA.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jameson Taillon officially elected free agency following the conclusion of the 2026 MLB season. Taillon, who was acquired by Toronto from the Chicago Cubs midseason, is now available to sign with any team on the open market.

The 34-year-old right-hander finished the 2026 campaign with a 2-6 record and a 5.65 ERA across 18 starts for both clubs. The Blue Jays previously acquired Taillon and cash on August 2 in exchange for a player to be named later.

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