Blue Jays' Alejandro Kirk Shares Offseason News Amid Trade Chatter

Alejandro Kirk ended a challenging Toronto Blue Jays season with solid production, but the offseason chatter around his trade value has persisted. In 79 games limited by injuries, the catcher hit .278 with a .351 on-base percentage and .415 slugging. He totaled 10 home runs, 43 RBIs and 26 runs, drawing 33 walks against 38 strikeouts. After a reported Disney World family trip, a clip from the Blue Bird Territory podcast surfaced on Oct. 11 calling Kirk “one of Toronto’s most valuable trade chips.” The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon, joined by Kevin Pillar and Ricky Romero, pushed back, saying Toronto should keep him. Toronto also extended Kirk in March 2025 to five years and $58 million, underscoring his value.