But whatever his reasons for leaving the Blue Jays, Mattingly’s former team is now under some fire for its handling of his exit, with former Major League Baseball general manager Jim Bowden revealing that the team made him wait until his contract was formally expired before revealing his decision.

The Toronto Blue Jays had an unceremonious end to an otherwise very successful season in 2025. Toronto won the American League East for the first time in 10 years after finishing the regular season with a 94-68 record. Manager John Schneider then led the organization to the World Series for the first time in 1993.

The Toronto Blue Jays have been busy this winter, but Bo Bichette may not be high up on their list of priorities.

Phillies reportedly favorites to outbid Yankees, Blue Jays, Dodgers, for $189M top priority bat originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Murakami signed a two-year deal with the Chicago White Sox (the Dodgers certainly could have interest after 2027), Imai landed with the Houston Astros, and Okamoto was the latest effort by the Toronto Blue Jays to win the offseason.