Blue Jays Emerge as Favorites for $200M Star Amid Increased Competition From AL Rival

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Blue Jays Emerge as Favorites for $200M Star Amid Increased Competition From AL Rival

^{Published on 2025-01-02 09:45:19 - MSN}

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to favor the $200 million Houston Astro's star Alex Bregman, signaling their intent to sign him for a seven-year contract. The post Blue Jays Emerge as Favorites for $200M Star Amid Increased Competition From AL Rival appeared first on EssentiallySports.

The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as the favorites to sign Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is expected to command a contract worth around $200 million. Despite competition from other teams, including the New York Yankees, the Blue Jays are seen as the front-runners due to their proactive approach in the free agent market and their need for a top-tier starting pitcher. Yamamoto, a 25-year-old right-hander, has an impressive record in Japan with a 1.21 ERA over 164 innings in the last season, making him a highly sought-after talent in MLB. The Blue Jays' interest in Yamamoto comes amidst their efforts to bolster their pitching staff, which has been a point of concern following their performance in the previous season.

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