The Blue Jays Turned the Franchise Around in a Year — and They Appear Ready to Run It Back

The Blue Jays turned the franchise around in a year — and they appear ready to run it back

At this time last year, the job security of the Blue Jays‘ front office and coaching staff appeared to be tenuous at best.

The Blue Jays appear ready to run it back — starting with president Mark Shapiro and GM Ross Atkins

This time last season, the triumverate of Mark Shapiro, Ross Atkins and John Schneider appeared to be on thin ice. How quickly things have changed.

Atkins open to ‘running it back’ with majority of 2025 Blue Jays’ roster

Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins discusses his thoughts on being able to enter the 2026 MLB season with the majority of the same roster, but keeps the door open to shake things up.