The Toronto Blue Jays are having one of the busiest offseasons we have seen in a long time. The last offseason was all about one player, Vladdy, but this offseason is about everybody and everything. The Jays have been linked to Tucker and Bichette for a long time, but now there is a new player, and this might not be good news for Addison Barger.

In a recent Locked On Blue Jays podcast, they talked about the rumors of Ketel Marte. “If you’re going to get a player that is Ketel Marte’s caliber… this trade has to include Addison Barger,” said Braydon Ewasko. “If they do get Bo Bichette, they’re probably not getting Kyle Tucker… I don’t think that’s the case… with Marte… I think they could still go out and get Kyle Tucker. And so in that situation… giving up Barger.”

Rumors around Ketel Marte are rising as Toronto evaluates roster changes this winter. Reports say Arizona is listening, and Marte has a 50-50 chance to move. His contract runs through 2030 at 105 million and attracts interest from Toronto.

All this is happening while the Jays are still chasing Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker.

Addison Barger could be included since Arizona prefers controllable young talent pieces here. This potential package creates a realistic path for Toronto to land Marte soon. Marte recorded 28 home runs and carried a 4.4 WAR stat during 2025. The idea feels significant and pushes the conversation around Bichette forward even more.

Toronto cannot realistically sign Bichette and Tucker without major financial strain next season. Tucker could seek 11 to 12 years with 418 to 460 million. If Marte arrives on his $105M deal rather than Bichette’s $216M, Toronto gains flexibility and clarity.

This means that the Blue Jays, when the offseason ends, could be ready for 2026 with Marte and Tucker on their team.

Toronto now sits in a strange spot where Bichette, Tucker, and Marte control the mood. Every rumor feels louder than the last, and fans track numbers like stock traders. When the dust settles, one thing is clear: the offseason now belongs to Ketel Marte.

The Blue Jays have another reunion on the books after Bichette

Toronto’s clubhouse might start feeling like a high school reunion, only with bigger egos and pricier contracts. After the fireworks of 2025, the Blue Jays are quietly plotting another lineup déjà vu. Max Scherzer wants back in, Bo Bichette’s already in the mix, and the rest of the roster could be eyeing name tags and paychecks, like it’s prom night.

Max Scherzer told Leafs Morning Take he hopes to re-sign with the Blue Jays for 2026. The 41-year-old is currently a free agent linked to the Orioles, Padres, and Reds. He pitched 17 games for Toronto in 2025, recording 82 strikeouts with a 5.19 ERA. Scherzer earned $15.5 million on his one-year contract, providing veteran experience to the pitching rotation.

Scherzer emphasized the desire to keep the 2025 roster intact for continuity and chemistry. He called the Blue Jays a championship-calibre team with “unfinished business” from the postseason. His presence would strengthen a rotation that succeeded through teamwork and strategic depth last season. Fans can imagine him back on the mound, aiming to challenge for another October run.

If Max Scherzer returns, the Blue Jays’ rotation instantly gains both experience and headline-grabbing presence. Bo Bichette and the core roster will enjoy continuity, chemistry, and familiar camaraderie on the field. Toronto fans might need new autograph books because another high-profile reunion is about to hit town.