In the deal, the Blue Jays took on outfielder Myles Straw, who despite spending most of last year in ... $1 million next year and $1.75 million at the end of next year, a source told MLB.com. This means that they’re taking on just over $10 million ...

Cleveland agreed to a long-term deal in April 2022 with Straw, but he hit just .221 with no homers, 32 RBIs and 21 stolen bases that year, then batted .238 with one homer, 29 RBIs and 20 steals in 2023.

This is the second trade this offseason, which has given the Guardians future payroll flexibility. Following the Straw trade, it's time the front office took advantage of that. There are two areas in which the Guardians could re-invest this money.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Toronto received Straw, $3.75 million US cash considerations and $2 million in international signing bonus pool space for the 2025 period from Cleveland, which received a player to be named later or cash considerations.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw from the Cleveland Guardians yesterday afternoon along with $3.75 million in cash and $2 million in international bonus pool money.

All of their offensive profiles project to be worth more than Straw’s, who is slashing .229/.295/.284 with one home run, 61 RBIs, 40 doubles, and six triples over his last three MLB seasons.

The Blue Jays "appear to be the most serious about signing" veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, according to MLB.com. Scherzer, 40, was limited to just nine starts last season because of physical issues.

Cleveland will send $3.75 million to the Blue Jays, offsetting some of the $14.75 million Straw is guaranteed for the final two years of a $25 million, five-year contract. The Guardians will ...

Future Hall of Fame starting pitcher with a track record of excellence, a competitive fire the likes of which few have ever matched and a wealth of postseason experience. On paper, Max Scherzer looks like a player who would help a number of contending teams,

Dylan Cease is a two-time Cy Young vote receiver. Lou Trivino is a former closer who has missed the last two seasons following Tommy John surgery.

The Toronto Blue Jays have made another splash in free agency, signing two-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to a deal.

Spring training is fast approaching and so is extension season. Generally speaking, MLB teams use November, December, and January to improve their roster. In February and March, they shift their focus to retaining their own players.