Last season, it was all about Juan Soto and where he ended up; this time, it is Kyle Tucker in the same boat. One day, he is linked to the Yankees; the next, to the Blue Jays. But now, Toronto might be stepping out of the Tucker sweepstakes and turning their attention to an ex-New York star—and maybe one with a far less complicated price tag.

The name is Edwin Díaz.

The former Mets closer, who just put his chances of returning to Queens at 50-50, has become a real option for Toronto, which has been aggressive this winter. According to insider Danny Abriano, Toronto has been tied to Bichette, Tucker, and Diaz, a top free agent starter.

This shopping list, according to Abriano, would push the payroll towards $350 million. For a team that finished 2025 with a $278 million payroll, somethin

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