Here are three position players the Blue Jays should consider signing in free agency
The team is good enough to compete for the playoffs in 2023, though it isn't a championship contender yet.
Offensive balance is one of the Blue Jays' biggest areas of concern this offseason, and they’d certainly address that issue by landing a left-handed hitter like Nimmo. Doing so would also insert a different hitting style into the batting order, as he possesses a contact-oriented approach. The 13th overall draft pick from 2011 would dramatically improve the organization’s outfield defence, as well — an area where it has struggled in previous seasons.
Amid a star-studded class of free agent shortstops, there isn’t a shortage of suitable options the front office could pursue. Trea Turner is the most obvious target, although he’s likely to be attached to a qualifying offer and could become the game’s next $300-million player. Correa’s defence is another reason he’d garner interest from the Blue Jays, who saw Bichette struggle this past season, posting career worsts in DRS and OAA . And it seems he’s still miles away from becoming at least average defensively., meanwhile, has been considered an elite defender since 2018. During that time, he ranks first in DRS , fourth in OAA and fifth in defensive WAR among shortstops.
If the Blue Jays opt for a more frugal approach, they could make a modest signing by circling back on Benintendi, who reportedly received interest from the franchise prior to last August’s trade deadline.to the New York Yankees, playing just 33 games with his new team before suffering a season-ending hand injury. He is expected to be healthy for spring training, which should help his market.
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