The Blue Jays acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool money and outfielder Myles Straw in a trade with the Guardians on Friday.

The Toronto Blue Jays swung a trade on Friday, just minutes after we heard they were looking to acquire more international bonus money as part of their hope to

The Blue Jays announced on Friday that they've obtained outfielder Myles Straw, cash, and international bonus signing pool space from the Guardians in exchange for a player to be named later or cash.

Myles Straw had become an afterthought for the Cleveland Guardians after barely appearing with them during the 2024 MLB season.

Right-hander Roki Sasaki, the covered Japanese free agent, has whittled down a list of suitors to two finalists, according to a report by veteran MLB reporter Francys Romero.

As the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes enter their final week, the Jays are giving it their best shot to give the Japanese pitcher the largest signing bonus possible.

The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are approaching their end, and the biggest question remains: Will the Japanese ace end up on the West Coast, or head north of the border? The reigning champion Dodgers and Blue Jays are the final teams standing from a pool that included the Yankees,

As the Blue Jays wait for Roki Sasaki's final decision, they swung a trade with the Guardians for an intriguing outfielder.

San Diego expected to sign a pair of international players to large bonuses, leaving the Dodgers and Jays in pursuit of Sasaki. Toronto added a reported $2 million in bonus pool space.