The Blue Jays may be hunting for offense before the offseason even gets rolling, and one Yankees regular has already surfaced as a possible fit.
MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand has linked Toronto to Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., a two-time All-Star whose blend of speed and pop could give the Blue Jays a very different look in the middle of their order.
The appeal starts with the state of Toronto’s lineup. The Blue Jays finished last in MLB in runs scored in 2026, putting up just 648.
That kind of production leaves little room for debate: if Toronto wants a real boost, it needs players who can change innings with one swing or one sprint. Chisholm offers both.
He’s a left-handed bat with power, speed and enough athleticism to impact the game in several ways.
Even after falling short of his 2025 breakout, when he became a 30-30 player, Chisholm still delivered a strong all-around season in 2026. He hit .231 with 19 home runs, 55 RBIs and 41 stolen bases in 137 games, good for 3.5 fWAR. His 41 steals ranked third in the American League.
Second base also looks like a spot Toronto could adjust. Ernie Clement can play the position, but Feinsand noted that he struggled badly late in the year, putting up a .442 OPS in August and September.
Ross Atkins has also said Clement will need to earn his starting job next spring. That opens the door for a move like this, with Chisholm taking over at second and Clement shifting into a super-utility role.
Still, the fit comes with real questions. Chisholm is 29 and coming off a season in which the bat cooled off.
He struck out 157 times in 532 plate appearances, posted a 29.5% strikeout rate and ranked in the bottom 10% of MLB in that category. His 30.9% whiff rate also landed in the bottom 10%.
There’s also the matter of durability and price. Feinsand suggested a three- to four-year deal in the neighborhood of $20 million per season could be a fair range, though that number could move depending on how the market plays out.
For Toronto, the case is straightforward: Chisholm brings speed, athleticism, power and a left-handed swing to a roster that badly needs more offense.
The downside is just as easy to see.
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