Toronto has already inked Dylan Cease, Cody Ponce, and reliever Taylor Rogers to deals in free agency. The Blue Jays look like a team ready to make another run, but they need to add a bat. Whether that means retaining shortstop Bo Bichette or swinging for the fences with someone like Kyle Tucker, one more bat seemingly is all they need.

The move to a primarily designated hitter role turned out to be a smart decision, allowing Springer to rebound at the plate and post career-best numbers. He helped lead the Blue Jays to the World Series, where they ultimately fell one win short against the Los Angeles Dodgers.