But it's not in free agency, though the Rangers could certainly make a play. Rymer wrote that Texas could be a potential trade partner if the Toronto Blue Jays feel they need to deal him or risk not getting anything in return if he leaves in free agency.
Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. addressed questions about his future, providing additional insights during the team's first spring training game. His comments sparked further interest among MLB teams.
Pillar, who teased retirement last season, has decided to give it another go, signing a minor-league deal with the Texas Rangers.
Scherzer signed a one-year, $15.5 million contract with Toronto after an injury-plagued 2024 with the Texas Rangers.
Identify your weaknesses and do what you can to fix them. That's what every MLB club tries to do during the offseason. The nine teams below did it better than most via free agency and the trade market.
The Toronto Blue Jays are in spring training mode, with some new faces on the team. Among the notable Toronto players who arrived in Dunedin, Florida, to prepare for the 2025 MLB season is three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer, who turned heads not just because of his aura but also for bringing a Texas Rangers bag.
The Texas Rangers have signed veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league camp in spring training
There were rumors that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. could leave the Toronto Blue Jays this MLB offseason. However, none of them proved to be true, and he is now focused on preparing for the upcoming season while addressing what lies ahead for his future.
It has been an eventful MLB offseason for the Toronto Blue Jays. While the biggest story ... but still posted a 116 ERA+ in 17 starts for the Texas Rangers the last two seasons.
Scherzer showed up to Blue Jays training camp in Dunedin on Thursday, but many were quick to note the team gear that he was walking into the facility with was that of his previous team, the Texas Rangers. While the shade of blue was pretty similar to Toronto’s, the red and white lettering that said “Texas” was pretty unmistakable.
Outfielder Kevin Pillar is putting off retirement, signing a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The deal includes an invitation to spring training.