Upon the conclusion of the World Series, veteran pitchers Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer showed their great appreciation for playing for the Toronto Blue Jays during their magical run in 2025. With both players entering free agency this offseason, they certainly would want another go-around with the Blue Jays.
At the same time, Toronto will be looking to add some elite pitching already this offseason to further bolster their chances at returning to the World Series in 2026. As a result, the Blue Jays will likely only have room for one of Bassitt or Scherzer on next year’s roster.