The Toronto Blue Jays have been actively pursuing free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso to bolster their lineup. However, Alonso has recently agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract to return to the New York Mets, as reported by ESPN.

In light of missing out on Alonso, the Blue Jays might explore alternative options to strengthen their roster. One speculative proposal involves trading their star player, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., to the San Diego Padres. In return, the Blue Jays would receive infielder Jake Cronenworth, pitcher Yuki Matsui, and prospect Leodalis De Vries. This idea was discussed in a recent article on Jays Journal.

While this trade is purely speculative and has not been substantiated by official sources, it reflects the type of significant move the Blue Jays might consider to enhance their competitive standing after not securing Alonso.