Three potential offseason targets for the Toronto Blue Jays

Toronto rode a high-powered offense and a consistently reliable starting rotation (four players made 30+ starts) to a wild-card spot but the organization will have questions to address this offseason. Their biggest goal, however, may be to get a contract extension worked out with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who will have just a year remaining before reaching free agency himself. 

Tommy Pham, OF, Arizona Diamondbacks

Toronto's outfield has been a strength, arguably even more than expected, this season. Daulton Varsho proved to be worth the cost to acquire him, while Kevin Kiermaier has both produced and stayed healthy. George Springer struggled to a career-low .735 OPS but has still been a key piece to the lineup. Kiermaier is a pending free agent and could easily end up elsewhere. 

Pham is an enigma who seems to either be loved or hated in his own clubhouses. He signed with the Mets last offseason before being traded to Arizona, ultimately leveling complaints about the Mets' culture and work ethic following his departure. With the D'backs, he seems to have fit in well, though, and the 35-year-old has hit .263/.333/.465 on the year.  

Reynaldo López, RHP, Cleveland Guardians

Jordan Romano is an elite weapon at the backend of the Jays bullpen, with an ERA of 2.45 and 35 saves. Erik Swanson and Tim Mayza have similarly had solid seasons. Still, Toronto could stand to look for an upgrade or two on the pitching staff. Fitting a new piece into the bullpen may be more doable than the rotation. 

López spent most of his career with the White Sox before this past summer, first being traded to the Angels and then claimed on waivers by the Guardians. The right-hander, who turns 30 in January, has been quietly solid on the year, too, with a 3.43 ERA and 1.286 WHIP across 63 innings. 

Ryan Brasier, RHP, Los Angeles Dodgers

Brasier struggled on the mound in 2022 with Boston, so much so that many expected him to lose his place on the roster during the offseason. The Red Sox held onto him and ultimately started the 2023 season with Brasier in the bullpen. The performance failed to rebound and they finally cut bait and released him in late May. 

The Dodgers signed Brasier to a minor league deal in early June and since his arrival in the Los Angeles bullpen, he has been absolutely lights out. Over 36 appearances he's allowed just three earned runs (0.74 ERA) while limiting opposing batters to a .140/.201/.198 line.