Why the Blue Jays need to pay Vlad Jr. — today A potentially disastrous situation is playing out in Toronto. Here’s what the Jays can do.

Sources: Scherzer to Blue Jays on 1-year deal Free-agent right-hander Max Scherzer and the Toronto Blue Jays have agreed to a one-year, $15.5 million contract, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Thursday.

Sources: Jays, Santander reach 5-yr., $90M+ deal Outfielder Anthony Santander, who set career highs with 44 home runs and 102 RBIs last season, has reached a five-year deal with the Blue Jays, sources told ESPN.

Sources: Dodgers, Pads, Jays are Sasaki finalists The Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres and Toronto Blue Jays are finalists to sign Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Monday, the same day the New York Yankees were informed the 23-year-old won’t be signing with them.

Sources: Jays trading for Guardians 2B Gimenez The Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a deal with the Cleveland Guardians for All-Star second baseman Andres Gimenez, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

Blue Jays manager Schneider to return in 2024 Despite an early exit from the playoffs, Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins says manager John Schneider will return next season.

Ohtani’s next start pushed to Friday vs. Blue Jays Shohei Ohtani’s next scheduled mound start for the Los Angeles Angels has been pushed back one day to Friday vs. the Blue Jays in Toronto, as manager Phil Nevin announced on Sunday that he wanted to get the star pitcher another day of rest.

Jays’ Romano in for Astros’ Valdez on AS roster Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano is replacing the Astros’ Framber Valdez on the American League roster for Tuesday’s All-Star Game.

Manoah enjoys winning return to Jays rotation Alek Manoah allowed one run on five hits in six innings, striking out eight and walking none as the Blue Jays defeated the Tigers 12-2 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory.