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Blue Jays decline Myles Straw’s 2027 club option making him a free agent

The Toronto Blue Jays have made their first move of the offseason. On Monday night, the Blue Jays announced they declined Myles Straw’s $8-million club option for the 2027 campaign and will instead choose the $1.75-million buyout option that will…

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 10:32 PM
Blue Jays decline Myles Straw’s 2027 club option making him a free agent
Key Things to Know
  • The Toronto Blue Jays declined Myles Straw's $8 million club option for 2027, making him a free agent.
  • A $1.75 million buyout will instead be charged to the Cleveland Guardians.
  • Straw batted .241 with three home runs and 26 RBIs in 147 games during the 2026 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Blue Jays have officially declined outfielder Myles Straw's $8 million club option for the 2027 season, making him a free agent. The club instead selected a $1.75 million buyout option, which will be charged to Straw's former team, the Cleveland Guardians. The announcement marks Toronto's first official roster move of the offseason.

During the 2026 campaign, Straw appeared in 147 games for Toronto, batting .241 with three home runs and 26 RBIs while posting strong outfield defense. Over two seasons with the Blue Jays, the 32-year-old played in 283 total games after being acquired in January 2025.

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