Although the Toronto Blue Jays tendered all of their arbitration-eligible players on Friday, other clubs around the majors took the opportunity to jettison under-performers, poor roster fits and guys with injury concerns.

That might not sound like an exciting player pool to go shopping in, but there is some intriguing talent that could make important contributions. The Blue Jays know as well as anyone that seemingly small moves can pay off handsomely. Their 2025 pennant-winning squad didn’t lack for star power, but it also prominently featured players whose acquisition didn’t make waves at the time:

Player

How acquired

2025 fWAR

Ernie Clement

2023 minor-league free agent

3.2

Tyler Heineman

2024 waiver claim

2.1

Nathan Lukes

2021 minor-league free agent

1.8

Myles Straw

Trade

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