If you're a Blue Jays fan, there's a lot to be optimistic about heading into 2026. This team isn’t just coming off a World Series appearance-they’re doubling down on their contender status with some key offseason moves and a pipeline of young talent that’s quietly gaining steam.
Toronto didn’t sit back and admire last season’s success. Instead, they got to work.
The additions of Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce give their rotation some needed depth and stability, while the signing of Tyler Rogers adds a proven arm to the bullpen. These are the kind of moves that show a front office fully committed to staying in the championship conversation.
But while the major league roster is getting stronger, there’s also plenty happening on the farm-especially when you look beyond the top-tier prospects. Sure, names like JoJo Parker and Arjun Nimmala are already getting their share of buzz, and rightfully so. But there’s another name Blue Jays fans should start getting familiar with: Cutter Coffey.
Coffey joined the organization in 2024 as part of the trade that sent longtime catcher Danny Jansen to the Boston Red Sox. At the time, he wasn’t the headliner, but that may be changing. After a breakout showing in the Arizona Fall League, Coffey is starting to turn heads.
His numbers in the AFL were eye-catching: a .328 batting average, .427 on-base percentage, and a .406 slugging clip over 18 games. That kind of production doesn’t just happen by accident, especially against some of the best up-and-coming arms in the minors. It’s the kind of performance that suggests he’s ready to take the next step-likely to Double-A in 2026.
What makes Coffey intriguing isn’t just the bat, though. He’s got a cannon for an arm, a trait that dates back to his time as a pitcher.
That arm strength could be a real asset as he transitions defensively. With Nimmala likely locking down shortstop duties for the foreseeable future, Coffey may find his home at third base, where his arm could shine.
He’s not in the top ten of the Blue Jays’ prospect rankings-at least not yet-but that could change quickly if he keeps trending the way he is. Every contending team needs those under-the-radar guys who develop into key contributors. Cutter Coffey might just be that kind of player for Toronto.
So while the big-league roster is loaded with star power and the top prospects are getting the spotlight, keep an eye on Coffey. If his development continues on this trajectory, he could be making noise in Toronto sooner than later.