The Toronto Blue Jays surprisingly missed the postseason just one year after reaching the World Series, and their offense was a huge issue.
They finished dead last in home runs and runs. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s down year played a huge role, but his getting back to form alone will not solve things. The team needs to make additions, and according to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi and Ben Nicholson-Smith, they are showing interest in Brandon Lowe.
Lowe really improved defensively last season and was named a Gold Glove Award finalist. Offensively, he has 66 home runs in the last two years and had arguably his best career season this year. He slashed .260/.331/.493 and the team extended him a qualifying offer.
He is a two-time All-Star with an .810 career OPS. He has played nine seasons, and he spent the first seven seasons of his career playing at Tropicana Field, which is often regarded as a tough place to hit. He did manage to post a 39-homer season in 2021, but outside of that, he had only cleared 20 homers twice playing his home games at The Trop.
However, in 2025, the Rays played at Steinbrenner Field. He hit 31 home runs and posted a .785 OPS. Last season he played at PNC Park and proved he can be a consistent 30-homer threat playing his home games at a better ballpark.
The Rogers Centre is an above-average venue for left-handed hitters to hit home runs, so Lowe could be a solid fit. Additionally, adding Lowe would allow Ernie Clement to go back into a utility role.
Adding Lowe, paired with Guerrero bouncing back, could have a huge impact on the offense. The Blue Jays would still likely need to add an outfielder, but Lowe would be a great start.