"The Toronto Blue Jays, who have already signed Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to multi-year contracts, weren't expected to be in Soroka's market. Thus, at first glance, this doesn't appear to affect their offseason plans to any real degree. However, the Blue Jays have been cited as one of the most prominent suitors in the Ketel Marte sweepstakes, and it's well known the Diamondbacks are looking for top-tier pitching in return for the star second baseman."
"Given the size of the team's payroll with Cease and Ponce in tow, it's unlikely that the Blue Jays can trade for Marte AND re-sign star shortstop Bo Bichette to a $200 million contract. One way to alleviate some of this financial pressure would be to trade José Berríos, but it's unlikely the Diamondbacks -- who already have the injured Corbin Burnes under a massive contract -- would want to foot the bill for the 31-year-old Berríos."
The Arizona Diamondbacks signed free-agent pitcher Michael Soroka to a one-year deal, a move that is unlikely to significantly alter Toronto Blue Jays offseason plans. The Blue Jays previously signed Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce to multi-year contracts and remain a prominent suitor for Ketel Marte. Payroll commitments make acquiring Marte and simultaneously re-signing Bo Bichette to a large contract unlikely. Trading José Berríos could free payroll, but the Diamondbacks would likely resist absorbing Berríos' salary given Corbin Burnes' existing injured, high-value contract. Marte carries $91 million remaining and posted strong offensive numbers last season.
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