Framber Valdez and Max Scherzer: The Blue Jays are still interested, says Jon Heyman

Charles-Alexis Brisebois
Framber Valdez and Max Scherzer: The Blue Jays are still interested, says Jon Heyman
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Clearly, Jon Heyman isn't letting up.

After saying that Framber Valdez should be kept an eye on in the coming days, the reporter posted a new tweet singling out the Blue Jays as one of the teams to watch in the pitcher's case. Joel Sherman is also on the case.

As you know, Valdez's quirky personality has prevented his market from developing as he had hoped. Chances are good that he will sign a short contract soon—not a long-term deal.

The Orioles are often mentioned in this regard. The Astros, his former club, are not to be overlooked either, but…

It should be noted that pitchers and catchers are due to report to their respective practice camps in about a week. Valdez will therefore have to sign soon if he wants to prepare properly for the upcoming season.

But he's not the only big name Heyman has linked to the Blue Jays. Max Scherzer, who is potentially expected to sign with a Major League Baseball team during the season, is also reportedly being targeted by the Blue Jays to return to where he pitched in 2025.

What this tells me is that even though the Blue Jays clearly have a good rotation and depth, the club still intends to improve… if the opportunity is right.

A guy like Valdez, in particular, would give Toronto a rotation worthy of the Dodgers or Mariners.

If that's the case, more than ever, the door could open to acquire an infielder in return for the services of a starting pitcher, for example.

No, the offseason isn't over.

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