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Blue Jays decline Myles Straw's option as free agency begins

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Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Blue Jays decline Myles Straw's option as free agency begins

Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays commenced free agency by declining Myles Straw's $8 million option, opting instead for a $1.75 million buyout. This decision reflects the team's need to manage its $16 million luxury tax space. As roster rules shift to off-season, players on the 60-day IL, including José Berríos and Jake Bloss, have been reinstated to the 40-man roster, reducing available spots to fill with prospects ahead of the Rule 5 draft. In other developments, Dylan Cease has been recognized as a Cy Young finalist following a strong season, finishing with a 2.40 ERA and a 35% strikeout rate.

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•Blue Jays decline Myles Straw's $8 million option.
•Straw receives a $1.75 million buyout this off-season.
•José Berríos, Jake Bloss, and others reinstated to the 40-man roster.
•Dylan Cease named Cy Young finalist after strong season.
•Three open roster spots may be filled with protected prospects.

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Yesterday market the beginning of free agency. Keegan Matheson of MLB.com has a roundup of the Jays’ roster moves, most notably declining Myles Straw’s $8m team option. He’ll instead receive a $1.75m buyout, financed by the Guardians as part of the trade that originally brought him to Toronto. Straw fills a useful role as an […]
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