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Tuesday Bantering: Bits of News

Yesterday market the beginning of free agency. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com has a roundup of the Jays’ roster moves, most notably declining Myles Straw’s $8m team option. He’ll instead receive a $1.75m buyout, financed by the Guardians as part of…

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 8:05 AM
Tuesday Bantering: Bits of News
Key Things to Know
  • The Blue Jays began the offseason by declining an $8 million team option on outfielder Myles Straw.
  • Toronto's 40-man roster sits at 37 after reinstating injured players, leaving spots open for Rule 5 draft protection.
  • Pitchers Dylan Cease and Louis Varland were named finalists for major American League pitching awards.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Blue Jays opened the offseason by declining Myles Straw's $8 million option, leaving the outfielder to receive a $1.75 million buyout. Following the reinstatement of several players from the 60-day injured list, including José Berríos and Anthony Santander, Toronto's 40-man roster sits at 37 players ahead of the Rule 5 draft.

Tom Mullie highlights Dylan Cease and Louis Varland as finalists for the AL Cy Young and AL Reliever of the Year awards, respectively. Elsewhere in MLB, the league announced that the posting window for Japanese players will not be extended if a lockout occurs.

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