When it comes to making deals at the MLB trade deadline, the key to success for any team is to make sure that the player(s) they receive in return end up being impactful for the organization. Whether it be for a contending team or a rebuilding team, "losing" a trade can have major impacts on the team for years to come.
For the Toronto Blue Jays, they have lost several trades at the deadline over the years, and some that they would clearly like a re-do on. As a result, we will take a look back at 5 of the worst trade deadline deals in Blue Jays history and, at the same time, sincerely hope that they won’t make a similar mistake this time around in 2025.