Blue Jays Daily: Trade Deadline Splash Looms, “All-In” Strategy & Jacob deGrom Blockbuster Rumors
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On this July 18, 2025 episode of Jays Latest, host Craig Borden reveals why the Toronto Blue Jays are expected to be “hyperaggressive” at this year’s trade deadline, with top brass Ross Atkins and Mark Shapiro reportedly under pressure to make a blockbuster move to keep their jobs. Borden explains that the Jays, currently in first place, are rumored to be targeting elite talent—possibly swinging big for a front-line starter like Jacob deGrom of the Texas Rangers, who is having a dominant season with a 2.32 ERA and his highest WAR since 2021. The podcast also surfaces speculation about Ozzie Albies as a potential trade fit, with the Atlanta Braves underperforming and Albies carrying a team-friendly contract and positional versatility that could reshape Toronto’s infield. Borden discusses why top prospects Arjun Nimmala and Trey Savidge are considered "untouchable," but remains open to surprises if the right offer arises.
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