Toronto Blue Jays Eye Trade Deadline Impact

The Toronto Blue Jays are willing to add money at the looming trade deadline, according to Ken Rosenthal, and with the team tied for the third and final wild card spot in the American League, they have many needs, including bullpen help, rotation help and a right-handed hitting outfielder. Anthony Santander, signed to a five-year deal before the 2025 season, has played just 54 games with the Jays, hitting .175 with six home runs, and his potential return in August could impact the team's plans. Manager John Schneider said that Santander is working back and could be a part of the roster down the stretch. But can the Jays trust Santander given the last 1.5 years of his career, and would they need to have a roster insurance policy. The Blue Jays enter play on Sunday at 38-39, and their upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs will be crucial in determining their trade deadline strategy. Dylan Cease will pitch against Shota Imanaga on Sunday at 2:20 p.m. ET. And with the trade deadline approaching, the Blue Jays front office needs to consider how Santander's return will fit into their plans. So the team will have to weigh the pros and cons of relying on Santander, who had surgery this offseason on his troublesome left labrum. The Blue Jays will finish out their weekend series at Wrigley Field on Sunday, and then they will have to make some tough decisions about their roster. But for now, they will focus on their upcoming game, and see how it affects their trade deadline plans.