The Toronto Blue Jays held a meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with representatives for free agent utility player Jazz Chisholm Jr., according to a report by FomoEra.
The discussion took place in Las Vegas during the annual MLB general manager meetings as the club looks to address a roster that finished with the fewest runs scored in Major League Baseball during the 2026 season.
Chisholm, 28, spent the 2026 campaign with the New York Yankees. According to the report, he is open to playing multiple positions, including the outfield, should he join a new franchise. No specific contract offers or financial terms were disclosed following the meeting.
Toronto’s interest in Chisholm stems from his ability to provide coverage across several defensive spots. In addition to his experience at second and third base, Chisholm has previously played center field during his tenure with the Miami Marlins.
Data from his time in New York shows that Chisholm played 237 games at second base, 74 games at third base, and two games in center field over the past two-and-a-half seasons. This flexibility could allow the Blue Jays to shuffle their defensive alignment to accommodate other roster needs.
Ernie Clement served as the primary second baseman for Toronto for much of 2026. However, general manager Ross Atkins said that Clement will be required to compete for the starting role in the upcoming season, though the team acknowledges his potential contribution as an everyday player.
The Blue Jays finished the 2026 season with 648 runs scored, the lowest total in the major leagues. Chisholm recorded a .231 batting average with 19 home runs and 41 stolen bases across 137 games last season, finishing with a .711 OPS. While his stolen base total reached a career high, his offensive production saw a decline from the previous year, when he posted an .813 OPS with 31 home runs and 31 stolen bases.
Chisholm enters the open market without the burden of a qualifying offer. The Yankees elected not to extend the one-year proposal, meaning any team that signs him will not be required to forfeit draft picks as compensation.
Because the Blue Jays exceeded the competitive balance tax threshold, signing a player who rejects a qualifying offer would cost them their second and fifth-highest draft picks and $1 million from their international bonus pool.
Another option mentioned in reports is Ketel Marte, currently under contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Acquiring him would require a trade, and because Marte has served ten years in the major leagues—including the last five with Arizona—he holds the right to veto any potential deal.
The meeting with Chisholm’s representatives represents a preliminary step in Toronto’s search for offensive upgrades. While the club is exploring options for both the infield and the outfield, a final agreement remains pending.
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