As the Toronto Blue Jays continue to be linked to a big named free agent outfielder this offseason, they'll also have to keep in mind the impending salary raise of an incumbent outfielder. Daulton Varsho is arbitration eligible and after making just over $8 million in 2025, his salary is expected to increase by a modest amount in 2026, likely around $9.7 million according to MLB Trade Rumours.
What the Blue Jays will have to weigh is whether or not they feel Varsho is worth that increase, if they think it will eat into the money they have set aside for that potential free agent contract.