In the deal, the Blue Jays took on outfielder Myles Straw, who despite spending most of last year in ... $1 million next year and $1.75 million at the end of next year, a source told MLB.com. This means that they’re taking on just over $10 million ...

This is the second trade this offseason, which has given the Guardians future payroll flexibility. Following the Straw trade, it's time the front office took advantage of that. There are two areas in which the Guardians could re-invest this money.

The transaction, announced by the Guardians on X, also includes the transfer of international bonus pool space to Toronto.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw from the Cleveland Guardians yesterday afternoon along with $3.75 million in cash and $2 million in international bonus pool money.

The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Toronto received Straw, $3.75 million US cash considerations and $2 million in international signing bonus pool space for the 2025 period from Cleveland, which received a player to be named later or cash considerations.

All of their offensive profiles project to be worth more than Straw’s, who is slashing .229/.295/.284 with one home run, 61 RBIs, 40 doubles, and six triples over his last three MLB seasons.

The Guardians have sent Myles Straw — and, most importantly, his contract — north of the border. The Guardians have traded Straw, international signing pool space and cash to the Toronto ...

The Blue Jays "appear to be the most serious about signing" veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, according to MLB.com. Scherzer, 40, was limited to just nine starts last season because of physical issues.

Toronto acquired $2 million in international signing bonus pool allocation from the Cleveland Guardians that could be used in its pursuit of Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki as part of a trade that also brought underperforming outfielder Myles Straw to the Blue Jays.

The deal with Toronto for Scherzer, 40, is reportedly pending a physical. The three-time Cy Young winner was limited by injuries to just 43⅓ inning with the Rangers in 2024.

The Toronto Blue Jays have made another splash in free agency, signing two-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer to a deal.

The Guardians, Royals and Tigers have taken differing approaches to building off their successful 2024 seasons.