The Toronto Blue Jays missed out on another high-profile free agent this offseason as the Los Angeles Dodgers signed coveted international free agent Roki Sasaki last week.

The 23-year-old Japanese star is signing with the Dodgers, and just like Shohei Ohtani a year ago ... What players see is a 74-88 team with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette potentially 162 games away from free agency. It’s not pretty at a glance.

Before Roki Sasaki decided to sign with the Dodgers, the Blue Jays hosted 23-year-old ace on a visit featuring Bo Bichette, Daulton Varsho and Chad Green.

The Blue Jays finally land a big name. How does Anthony Santander's arrival impact Toronto's immediate outlook?

For Dodgers fans, it’s cause for celebration. For the rest of the league, it’s a disappointing conclusion and another reason to gripe and groan about the growing might of MLB’s new evil empire.

Another advantage for the Yankees is that the American League got weaker this offseason, and with the Guardians and Astros both doing some retooling of their rosters, the Bronx Bombers are clearly the best team in the AL on paper. Meanwhile, the Mets have the Phillies and Braves to deal with in a tough NL East.

The Blue Jays have whiffed on many top free agents such as Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki and Corbin Burnes. They finally cashed in when they lured Santander to town. Getting Alonso to sign on the dotted line would prove that Toronto is serious about competing in 2025.

Among those on Newsweek Sports' list of the 10 best shortstops in baseball today: a 23-year-old who stole 67 bases in 2024, an eight-time All-Star for the defending World Series champions, the runner-up for the 2024 National League MVP award, and the 2023 American League Rookie of the Year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' newest headline starting pitcher believes he chose the place that can maximize his talent the most. During an introductory

Only two players in all of baseball hit more home runs last season than Anthony Santander managed with the Baltimore Orioles: Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge. That, by itself, seems breathtaking enough to make a frigid January morning feel like Florida in the spring.

Toronto lands a high-profile free agent, adding Anthony Santander to their powerful lineup, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement.

MLB insider Jon Morosi indicated that the Toronto Blue Jays might not be done after signing Anthony Santander.