With Bo Bichette anchoring the middle infield and emerging as both a clubhouse leader and a strong offensive spark, the Toronto Blue Jays are on the verge of becoming World Series contenders. However, in today’s competitive American League landscape, such upgrades will not suffice. If the Blue Jays hope to win the Commissioner’s Trophy for the first time since 1993, they must make aggressive moves. Here are three game-changing transactions that may propel Toronto into championship contention right away, with Bichette leading the way.
1. Trade for Corbin Burnes (RHP, Baltimore Orioles).
Proposed trade package includes Ricky Tiedemann, Addison Barger, and a 2025 top-10 protected first-round selection.
The Orioles surprised the baseball world when they signed Burnes, but with his impending free agency and Baltimore’s need for long-term prospects, the Blue Jays could take advantage if the Orioles hesitate to re-sign him. Acquiring Burnes would instantly give Toronto a serious 1-2 punch with Kevin Gausman leading the rotation, rivaling any postseason combo. Burnes, a previous Cy Young winner, excels in pressure situations and might offer the Jays the postseason steadiness they have needed. Bichette, who has consistently expressed the team’s desire for postseason success, would now have the ace’s support to match his offensive prowess.
2. Sign Juan Soto (OF/DH, San Diego Padres) Proposed trade package includes Alek Manoah, Orelvis Martinez, Brandon Barriera, and Otto Lopez.
Juan Soto may be a rental, but he’s one of the game’s most feared hitters and just what Toronto requires: a disciplined, power-hitting lefty to balance a right-handed order. Bichette and Soto batting back-to-back would create nightmares for opposing pitchers and allow Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to see better pitches as protection. Soto’s postseason experience would also be beneficial to a team still figuring out its October identity. It’s a high price, but this is a win-now scenario, and Soto could be the missing link.
3. Land Devin Williams (CLE, Milwaukee Brewers)
Proposed trade package for Chad Dallas and Leo Jimenez.
Games in October are frequently decided by bullpens, and Toronto’s has been unpredictable in recent seasons. Devin Williams, famed for his destructive “Airbender” changeup, would add lockdown potential to the back of the bullpen. With Jordan Romano ailing and inconsistent at times, Williams could finish tight games and preserve important late-inning leads that Bichette and the offense are fighting for. This move would help the Jays’ bullpen prepare for both the regular season and the postseason.
Final Thoughts: The Bo Effect
Bo Bichette has progressed from a promising prospect to the Blue Jays’ emotional and tactical heart. He’s demonstrated time and again that he can carry the squad in crucial circumstances. Toronto now has a legitimate chance of winning the Commissioner’s Trophy thanks to aggressive moves that have brought in the necessary reinforcements. Each of these prospective acquisitions complements Bichette’s leadership and playing style, giving the Blue Jays the firepower, depth, and grit they need to win in October.
Toronto’s front staff faces a clear choice: remain cautious and fall short, or be bold, rally around Bo, and make a serious drive for greatness.