The Toronto Blue Jays did not pick up the option on outfielder Myles Straw who then elected free agency. It was one of several roster moves the Blue Jays made, including the team activating seven players who spent most of…
The Toronto Blue Jays declined their $8 million contract option on outfielder Myles Straw, leading him to elect free agency on Monday, November 2. The Cleveland Guardians will pay Straw's $1.75 million buyout as part of the original trade terms. While Straw had a strong 2025 campaign, his performance declined during the 2026 season, during which he posted a .646 OPS across 147 games.
In addition to parting with Straw, Toronto activated seven players from the 60-day injured list, including José Berríos and Anthony Santander. The moves brought the Blue Jays' 40-man roster to 37 players, providing flexibility for future free-agent signings and Rule 5 Draft decisions.
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