Blue Jays Pushed to Dump $150 Million Outfielder Ahead of Trade Deadline
The Toronto Blue Jays are in an interesting spot as the trade deadline nears. Entering Monday, the team is five games over .500 and has a 1 1/2 game lead in the wild card race.
However, the team needs to find a way to add more offensive around Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Despite George Springer having a strong year to this point, Vanessa Serrao of FanSided belives he should be dealt at the deadline.
TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 21: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs home as he scores on a double from the bat of Davis Schneider #36 during the eighth inning of their MLB...
TORONTO, CANADA - JUNE 21: George Springer #4 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs home as he scores on a double from the bat of Davis Schneider #36 during the eighth inning of their MLB game against the Chicago White Sox at Rogers Centre on June 21, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. More"With George Springer's resurgence this season, he would be a suitable trade target considering the number of outfielders the Blue Jays have," wrote Serrao. "Springer is a veteran who leads the team with 10 home runs. While his strikeout rate in 2025 is among the highest of his career, his batting average of .261 and OPS of .817 signals that his approach at the plate remains solid. However, a significant amount of money would need to be eaten off of his contract."
The money would need to be eaten, at least for this year, because Springer is making $25 million. Teams may not have the flexibility to add that much to their payroll this season. However, Springer is also owed $25 million next year as well. Toronto would get a better return if it eats some of that money as well.
"The exact amount the Blue Jays would need to pay would be contingent on the market demand linked with Springer. ... All in all, the willingness of other teams to absorb his salary would also play a big factor on whether or not he would remain with the Jays," wrote Serrao.
A team like the New York Mets may be a good fit as they need help in center field. The Blue Jays would have to eat a good portion of that for this year at least because the Mets' payroll is already one of the highest in the league.
However, if the Blue Jays truly want to remain in the race for the playoffs, holding onto Springer at least through the end of the year is more than likely their best bet.
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