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3 Blue Jays players who will be on short leashes if they make the 2026 roster

Which Toronto players need to continue to prove they are worthy of a roster spot this upcoming season?

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With the Toronto Blue Jays making various moves so far this offseason, it has inadvertently created a roster crunch heading into the 2026 MLB season. As a result, many players will find themselves battling it out for a spot on the Opening Day roster during Spring Training.

But even if they end up making the team to start the season, it doesn’t necessarily mean their job is secure for the rest of the year.