The Toronto Blue Jays announced contract extensions for GM Ross Atkins and Manager John Schneider, both of whom were finishing the final year of their contracts. This move wasn’t a surprise, especially considering the 2025 Jays season results, coming within a few inches of a World Series Championship and the earlier 5 year contract extension given to President Mark Shapiro in December. Atkins deal extends him through 2031, so one year beyond Shapiro’s extension. Schneider’s extension is through 2028 after finishing second in Manager of the Year voting for 2025. No financial details were released. What is clear is how much Shapiro and ownership value continuity through their leadership.
The Jays are playing an intersquad game with Lauer scheduled to throw 5 innings against AAA Buffalo. The Jays made more moves to finalize the roster, informing Yariel Rodriguez, Jorge Alcala and Angel Bastardo did not make the MLB club. That leaves the final spot in the bullpen down to Spencer Miles, Chase Lee, and Adam Macko.
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