Toronto Blue Jays are anticipated to go after the top free agent choice Juan Soto

After losing out on Shohei Ohtani in the previous summer, the Toronto Blue Jays are expected to once again pursue the finest free agent available.

The Blue Jays will challenge Juan Soto, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. He wrote this early on Sunday morning:

The New York Yankees, New York Mets, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, and Philadelphia Phillies are the five teams who are expected to make bids for free-agent outfielder Juan Soto this winter, according to baseball insiders.

The Blue Jays’ inclusion on this list should come as no surprise. They clearly possess the means and will to cause a significant upset, especially considering how close they were to obtaining Ohtani in the previous summer. In addition, despite being a team built for success, the Blue Jays haven’t even prevailed in a postseason game in the preceding five years. They need something more to help them get over the obstacle, and Soto is unquestionably that.

Still, it will be interesting to see how the Blue Jays handle their financial situation. They have important decisions to make on Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and including Soto would complicate things. Do they own enough cash to keep all three? If they signed Soto, would they have to give up Guerrero Jr. or Bichette? Is it possible to bring back two of the three?

Even if each of those queries will need a prompt answer, Soto’s calibre is undeniable. Soto, who is hitting.285 this season for the New York Yankees with 39 home runs and 101 RBI, is likely going to place among the top three candidates for MVP this year.