Blue Jays Lock In GM Ross Atkins

On March 23rd, the Toronto Blue Jays locked in a five-year contract extension for General

Manager Ross Atkins on Monday, just days before the 20th, 26th season kicks off.

This came after their American League pin-and-win and World Series run in 2025, making it a

move fans saw coming.

Atkins built depth that powered last year's success, including key signings like Max

Scherzer and Jeff Hoffman, plus trades for relievers and handling, injuries to stars

like Anthony Santander.

He also sealed a long-term deal with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., keeping the slugger in Toronto

for years.

Fans in the front office see this as well-deserved, given Atkins' track record since taking

over in 2016.

He's guided the Jays to the playoffs in multiple seasons, including the American League

Championship Series that first year, and strong runs in 20.

2020, 2022, 2023, and now 2025.

This off-season, Atkins State Busy, signing pictures, Dylan Seas, Cody Ponds, Tyler Rodgers,

and hitter Kazuma Okamoto to multi-year deals while trading for outfielder Jesus Sanchez.

Their rotation looks solid with Kevin Galsman opening against the athletics, followed

by Seas and Eric Lauer.

Meanwhile, Yario Rodriguez heads to Triple A, despite his world baseball classic showing

as the Jays gear up as American League favorites with one of.

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