The Blue Jays are adding another chapter to their book of “almosts” when it comes to signing free agents, as they watched 23-year-old Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki choose the Los Angeles Dodgers as his first MLB home.

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.

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.

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 Dodgers traded away a minor leaguer each to the Reds and the Phillies, but the Blue Jays went the major league route, acquiring centre fielder Myles Straw from the Cleveland Guardians.

TORONTO (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays acquired unperforming outfielder Myles Straw and $2 million ... sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Cleveland will send $3.75 million ...

Monday’s signing of switch-hitter Anthony Santander marked an important first step for the Toronto Blue Jays, who badly needed a win in free agency, arguably more than any other franchise in the sport.

The Blue Jays’ path back to the postseason begins with amassing young talent. They may not have landed their white whale – No. 1 international prospect Roki Sasaki – but they believe they’ve still added impact potential with shortstop Cristopher Polanco,

Roki Sasaki announces he's signing with Dodgers. Roki Sasaki, the No. 2 player on Yahoo Sports' Top 50 free-agent rankings, is headed to Los Angeles. He announced his decision on

Toronto’s bid for Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki ended late last week when the right-hander signed with the Dodgers. But just before Sasaki announced his decision, Cleveland was able to leverage the Blue Jays' eagerness to add international signing pool money in order to get out from under Myles Straw’s bad contract.

After missing out on Roki Sasaki, the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly in agreement with Anthony Santander on a five-year deal worth more than $90 million, per multiple reports. Santander, 30, had a career season in 2024, smashing 44 home runs for the Baltimore Orioles while batting .235 with an .814 OPS.