Steven Kwan: the Blue Jays inquired last year

The Blue Jays are clearly looking for stability in the outfield. With Daulton Varsho and George Springer eligible for free agency in a year's time, they need solutions for 2027.

That explains why the club offered Kyle Tucker $350 million and why it's not turning its nose up at Cody Bellinger.

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But don't think the Blue Jays just woke up and thought that a left-handed hitting outfielder who would be around after the 2026 season would be important.

The bosses know it.

On that subject, it's worth mentioning that Mitch Bannon, who covers the Blue Jays for The Athletic, said that the Blue Jays called the Guardians at the last trade deadline to inquire about the price to be paid for Steven Kwan.

The price, however, is very, very high. The Dodgers wanted him too.

A look at the #BlueJays current roster, and if there's a move left to come: https://t.co/FUd1KqSXrp

– Mitch Bannon (@MitchBannon) January 20, 2026

Kwan is a left-handed, left-handed hitting outfielder who is two years away from independence. In Toronto, he'd bring stability to the least stable position heading into the 2026 season, and he'd bring a left-handed bat to hit (possibly) at first, a little ahead of Vladdy.

We don't know if the club took another crack at Kwan this winter. But often, when a GM likes a guy, he doesn't give up.

In addition to winning four Gold Gloves in four years in the Majors, the Guardians player is hitting for a .281 career average. His OPS+ of 109 makes him a slightly above-average hitter. He's a contact guy.

Remember that the Blue Jays come from the Cleveland organization.

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