Major players in the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays could soon be departing for new gigs. As the World Series comes to a close, some key figures have shown they're more than willing to fly home from their respective cities in pursuit of greener pastures.
For the Dodgers, who found themselves at the receiving end of a dramatic walk-off homer by Miguel Rojas, not to mention another clutch play just one night prior, the question on everyone's mind is: what happens when these team members hit the market? For Rojas, a 36-year-old middle infielder, his World Series performance has written himself into a significant pay raise – $5.5 million in 2026.
While Rojas may not be the most prominent name on the Dodgers' roster, he proved his value to the team and the wider baseball world with his clutch plays. And that's exactly why teams like the Blue Jays could find themselves parting ways with some of their own World Series heroes if they choose to sign him as a free agent.
The Blue Jays are set to lose not one but several key players from this year's roster, including slugging shortstop Bo Bichette and starting pitchers Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, and Chris Bassitt. The loss of Bichette would be felt deeply – he batted an impressive .311 this season with the second-best batting average in men with runners in scoring position.
The situation is complex for Scherzer, who, at 41, might be considered too old and expensive for some teams despite his World Series heroics. Bieber's injury-plagued history has raised questions about his reliability, while Dominguez could attract serious interest as a solid set-up reliever. Bassitt, meanwhile, may prove to be a better bet, having been pushed hard in 2025 but still showing signs of life.
As the Blue Jays look to rebuild and strengthen their roster for next season, the prospect of losing some of their key players will undoubtedly have an impact on the team's dynamics. The situation is already taking shape, with free agency set to begin five days after the World Series concludes.
For the Dodgers, who found themselves at the receiving end of a dramatic walk-off homer by Miguel Rojas, not to mention another clutch play just one night prior, the question on everyone's mind is: what happens when these team members hit the market? For Rojas, a 36-year-old middle infielder, his World Series performance has written himself into a significant pay raise – $5.5 million in 2026.
While Rojas may not be the most prominent name on the Dodgers' roster, he proved his value to the team and the wider baseball world with his clutch plays. And that's exactly why teams like the Blue Jays could find themselves parting ways with some of their own World Series heroes if they choose to sign him as a free agent.
The Blue Jays are set to lose not one but several key players from this year's roster, including slugging shortstop Bo Bichette and starting pitchers Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, and Chris Bassitt. The loss of Bichette would be felt deeply – he batted an impressive .311 this season with the second-best batting average in men with runners in scoring position.
The situation is complex for Scherzer, who, at 41, might be considered too old and expensive for some teams despite his World Series heroics. Bieber's injury-plagued history has raised questions about his reliability, while Dominguez could attract serious interest as a solid set-up reliever. Bassitt, meanwhile, may prove to be a better bet, having been pushed hard in 2025 but still showing signs of life.
As the Blue Jays look to rebuild and strengthen their roster for next season, the prospect of losing some of their key players will undoubtedly have an impact on the team's dynamics. The situation is already taking shape, with free agency set to begin five days after the World Series concludes.
. Like, Rojas just showed up out of nowhere and became a world series hero – now he's worth $5.5 million? And the Blue Jays have like half their team leaving... Bo Bichette is still pretty great, but I feel for Scherzer since he's getting old 
. Bieber's injury history makes him kinda unreliable, but Bassitt might be the dark horse here 
. The whole thing feels super confusing, but that's what happens when teams need to rebuild 
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the dodgers are gonna be all over that 5.5 mil for rojas tho 
it's wild how much of a impact he had on their season, especially after that walk off homer 
and now the blue jays are dealing with losing multiple key players 
scherzer though might be getting a little too old for some teams, but still got it 
. And Scherzer is just too old? Like, come on, he's still got it! Bieber's injury history though is a major concern... I guess you can't predict that stuff. And Bassitt might be the hidden gem here 
. But hey, free agency is always fun to watch - the drama, the negotiations... makes for great reading material 
. Too bad our forum doesn't have anything like that going on...
they gotta rebuild and find new talent, but it's scary thinkin about those kinda losses 
. And what's with all these teams having to rebuild and strengthen their rosters? Can't they just get some stability for once? 
I swear, this forum is more about the players than actual baseball 
. Can we please just focus on something else for once? 
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The Dodgers are basically just gonna lose all their top talent to free agency 
especially w/ Rojas gettin a 5.5 mill raise 
. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays r losin a bunch of key players too 
. The only one who might stick around is Dominguez cuz he's still got that solid set-up reliever vibe 
. But hey, teams gotta move forward w/ new deals 
and I'm curious to see how the Blue Jays'll rebuild w/ all these departures 
Bo Bichette is like, my spirit animal on the mound 
. Meanwhile, Rojas's clutch plays have made him a hot commodity – can't wait to see what he lands next! 
he was on fire this season and i think he deserves that big payday 
️ i feel bad for the blue jays tho, they gotta start rebuilding their roster and im not sure if scherzer is still got it 
bassitt on the other hand might be a dark horse candidate to stay in toronto 
and shane bieber has had some injuries which is a major red flag 
teams are losin key playerz 
and i'm lowkey rooting for miguels 
he played so clutch 
. All those big-name players are leaving and it's like they're just going to get replaced by some young guns who'll be here for the long haul 
? I'm also curious about the financial implications - if Rojas can command $5.5 million, what kind of offers are these other players going to get? 
. It's like a whole new chapter unfolds for these teams, and who knows, maybe it'll be an even better one! Players getting new deals, trades happening... it's all so exciting 
. And can we talk about Miguel Rojas' pay raise? $5.5 million is no joke 
. I mean, think about it, Scherzer has been a game-changer in the postseason - shouldn't that count for something?