Blue Jays Lock in Schneider, Atkins for Playoff Push

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The Toronto Blue Jays just locked in long-term deals for manager John Schneider and General

Manager Ross Atkins.

Schneider's contract runs through the 2028 season, while Atkins is extends to 2031.

Both kick in after the 2026 campaign.

This news drops right before the team raises its American League pin-in banner to start the

new year, marking the first time in decades for that.

Schneider stepped in as Interim Manager back in July 2022 and earned the permanent spot soon

after.

Atkins has led the front office since late 2015, and their teamwork delivered playoff runs

in 2022 and 2023.

They hit a bump with just 74 wins in 2024, but roared back in 2025 and 94 and 68 to grab

the AL.

East Crown and the League's top record.

Schneider guided them to the World Series, their first since 1993, before a seven-game

loss to the Dodgers.

Atkins followed up with a big off-season splash, signing starter Dylan Seas to a seven-year

pack to strengthen the rotation.

These moves signal the Jays' commitment to building on that momentum heading forward.