The Toronto Blue Jays have had a rollercoaster of an MLB offseason thus far.
To start things off, they were able to sign star pitcher Dylan Cease to a massive free agency contract. They were also able to bring in Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto.
Unfortunately, the Blue Jays did end up losing Bo Bichette to the New York Mets in free agency. Also, Toronto was unable to come out on top in its aggressive pursuit of superstar free agent outfielder Kyle Tucker. He decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers instead.
Late in the offseason, the Blue Jays could still consider a move. They could use more depth and there is an intriguing option staring them right in the face.
Toronto Blue Jays Could Be Potential Suitor for Andrew McCutchen
Heading into the offseason, the expectation was that the Pittsburgh Pirates would simply re-sign McCutchen. That hasn’t happened yet.
Due to the Pirates not re-signing him, McCutchen has been openly frustrated with the franchise. He took to social media to put Pittsburgh on blast for not working out a deal with him yet.
With his frustration, another team like Toronto could swoop in with interest.
During the 2025 MLB season with the Pirates, the 39-year-old outfielder proved that he can still be a productive role player. He appeared in 135 games, hitting 13 home runs to go along with 57 RBI and a slash line of .239/.333/.367.
Granted, McCutchen has no chance of making the kind of impact that either Tucker or Bichette would have made. However, he’s still capable of playing when called upon and his presence in the clubhouse could be quite valuable as well.
At the very least, it’s an option the Blue Jays could consider pursuing.
Despite the Rollercoaster Offseason, the Blue Jays Are a Contender
After pushing the Dodgers to Game 7 of the World Series last season, Toronto is not far away from a championship. It’s time for the Blue Jays to go all-in on winning now.
Signing Cease was a nice step in that direction. Okamoto was a quality addition as well. Missing out on Bichette and Tucker were tough blows, but Toronto is still in a great situation.
Moving into 2026, the Blue Jays do not need to be overly aggressive. That being said, they did need to make sure that they have quality depth. Injuries can completely derail a season before it really begins.
Bringing in a player like McCutchen would be elite insurance. He may not be an everyday player for Toronto, but he would be capable of that role if the team needed him. On a one-year deal, signing a veteran piece like McCutchen would be a no-brainer for the Blue Jays.
Whether or not the team will actually show interest in him remains to be seen. He’s still available and would be well worth it for a team hoping to make another World Series run.
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