The Toronto Blue Jays' farm system had quite the year in 2025, showcasing breakout performances that not only elevated their status in Major League Baseball but also empowered them to make strategic trades before the deadline. Among the key moves were Juaron Watts-Brown heading to the Orioles for Seranthony Domínguez, and Kendry Rojas and Alan Roden traded for Louis Varland and Ty France.
Khal Stephen was also dealt for Shane Bieber. With such momentum, the path back to the World Series could be paved by further development in their farm system.
Let's dive into five potential breakout candidates for 2026.
Tucker Toman
Drafted 77th overall in 2022, Tucker Toman made a promising start with the Florida Complex League Jays. However, his journey hit a few bumps.
In 2023, he struggled with Single-A Dunedin, posting a .208/.320/.313 slash line. The following year mirrored those challenges.
Yet, 2025 saw a resurgence. Toman slashed .265/.354/.372 with six homers, and from June onward, he improved to .289/.381/.408.
This late-season surge hints at his potential, and at 22, there's room for growth. The focus now?
Building on last year's gains and tapping into more power.
Enmanuel Bonilla
Enmanuel Bonilla, who signed a hefty $4.1 million bonus during the 2023 International Free Agency period, showed early promise in the Dominican Summer League. However, his transition stateside proved challenging.
Over the next two years in the Florida Complex League, his performance dipped, with a slash line lingering around .186/.260/.282. As he enters his third year at this level, the 20-year-old outfielder needs to harness his power and show why the Jays invested so heavily in him.
Hedbert Perez
Hedbert Perez might not have been the most talked-about Rule 5 pick, but he’s definitely intriguing. Originally signed by the Brewers, Perez quickly climbed their prospect ranks.
Though his stats took a hit in the following years, his 2025 season showed improvement with a 107 wRC+. At 23, a fresh start with the Jays could be the catalyst he needs to rediscover his early potential, especially with the power he brings to the plate.
Nolan Perry
Nolan Perry's journey has been closely linked with fellow pitcher Gage Stanifer. Drafted in the same year, Perry showed promise in Single-A before undergoing Tommy John surgery.
His 2024 season boasted a 2.93 ERA, though command was an issue with an 18.8% walk rate. Returning in 2026, Perry will likely start with some rehab appearances.
His challenge? Regaining form and refining his command to complement his strikeout ability.
Landen Maroudis
Landen Maroudis made a quicker-than-usual return from Tommy John surgery in 2025, thanks to an internal brace. Despite a tough season with a 6.55 ERA, the focus was on recovery over results.
Now, 2026 presents an opportunity for Maroudis to prove his potential, demonstrating why he was a fourth-round pick. The key will be balancing process with performance, aiming to lower that walk rate and capitalize on his pitching promise.
These prospects hold the potential to propel the Blue Jays' farm system to new heights. With the right development, they could be the key to Toronto's future success.