The 2024 season for the Toronto Blue Jays fell well short of expectations. With a star-studded lineup that should have delivered much more, the team found themselves languishing at the bottom of the AL East. Despite boasting an offense built around players like George Springer, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and Bo Bichette, the pieces never quite clicked at the same time. Pair that with a highly regarded starting rotation, and the Jays had all the ingredients for a competitive year. Yet, instead of making a playoff push, they stumbled, becoming sellers at the trade deadline and ultimately failing to catch up to the division-leading Rays or even the Red Sox.
With a dismal second half that saw the team spend much of their time in last place, major changes are on the horizon. The offseason promises to bring significant adjustments as General Manager Ross Atkins and President Mark Shapiro face the challenge of retooling the roster for 2025. The club is likely to move on from several players, opening up opportunities for fresh faces, possibly through free agency or trades.
For some players, their time in a Blue Jays uniform has already come to an end. As the front office looks to improve the roster, these players could be moved in various ways, whether by non-tendering contracts, letting them walk in free agency, or orchestrating trades. The goal will be to inject new talent, resolve the issues that plagued the team, and find the right balance of power, contact, and depth to become contenders once more. The coming months will determine how the Blue Jays evolve from this underwhelming season and if they can turn their fortunes around in 2025.
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