Toronto Blue Jays consider adding payroll before trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:14 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays enter Saturday's game against the Cubs with a record of 37-39, one game behind the final AL wild card spot. Despite ongoing injury issues, the team is open to taking on payroll at the trade deadline, as shared by Ken Rosenthal of 'The Athletic'. With a bloated payroll currently, the franchise faces a decision on whether to invest further in the lineup given its previous offseason spending of over $300 million. Experts suggest that, with no dominant teams in the American League, the Blue Jays may have a viable chance of making the playoffs.
- •Blue Jays seek improvements despite being over luxury tax threshold.
- •Injuries have led to inconsistent performance this season.
- •Potential upcoming labor unrest raises urgency to compete this season.
- •Roster could benefit from starting pitching and bullpen reinforcement.
- •Next game against the Cubs is set for Saturday at 2:20 p.m. ET.
- 3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Should Toronto Blue Jays Really Take on More Money at Trade Deadline?
"Ken Rosenthal of 'The Athletic' says the Jays are willing to add payroll, but is that really the thing to do with this group?
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