Max Scherzer is joining the Toronto Blue Jays, agreeing to a 15.5 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the deal.

Scherzer was limited to nine starts with Texas last year, but ranks second among active pitchers in strikeouts, wins, and innings.

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The Blue Jays had a group of players meet with Roki Sasaki before he picked the Dodgers but it did not include Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Shohei Ohtani reportedly played a large role in starting pitcher Rōki Sasaki signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani was part of a contingent of

The Blue Jays have whiffed on many top free agents such as Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki and Corbin Burnes. They finally cashed in when they lured Santander to town. Getting Alonso to sign on the dotted line would prove that Toronto is serious about competing in 2025.

The Toronto Blue Jays broke their free agent drought by signing Anthony Santander, but according to a new report they aren't done trying to add to their lineup.

The addition of Santander, who hit 44 home runs with the Baltimore Orioles last season, follows the deep-pocketed Jays’ failed pursuits of Shohei Ohtani last offseason and of Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Roki Sasaki this winter.

The Blue Jays paid $11 million for a replacement-level player, because they thought it would help them get Roki Sasaki.

The Toronto Blue Jays made quite a splash on Monday after giving free agent outfielder Anthony Santander a five-year, $92.5

The Toronto Blue Jays have been circling some of the ... The team was reportedly among the final contenders for superstars like Shohei Ohtani, Juan Soto and Roki Sasaki without landing any of ...