The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t been shy in showing their hand this offseason by going after some of the best free agents to help them get back to the World Series.
To help in those efforts of winning their first World Series since 1993, the Blue Jays (as well as other teams) are building a pitching staff to combat the Los Angeles Dodgers, whose starting staff dominated them.
According to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, the Blue Jays are adding to their bullpen by finalizing a deal with right-hander Tyler Rogers, who has been one of the most underrated bullpen arms in his seven-year career.
The contract, according to Rosenthal, is valued at $37M and is three years long, with a vesting option, which would bring the deal to a total of $48M. Rogers went 4-6 with a 1.98 ERA in 81 appearances (led MLB) between the Giants and the New York Mets.
Rogers, who will be 35 on Dec. 17, was one of the best relievers in baseball for the San Francisco Giants, boasting a career ERA of 2.79 in 392 games. Rogers’ ability to be consistent and get outs made him a valuable piece at the trade deadline, which is why the Mets gave up three players to get him: right-handers Jose Butto and Blade Tidwell (a former Mets top-10 prospect) and outfielder Drew Gilbert, who should be a part of the Giants’ plans for the future.