According to a recent note from Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet, Toronto Blue Jays utility player Davis Schneider is drawing some trade interest early in the offseason. It's unclear if the Jays actually have an appetite for dealing Schneider, but there is at least some interest.

Here's what you need to know:

Now 27 years old, Schneider is a native of New Jersey. He was drafted in the 28th round of the 2017 MLB Draft out of the New Jersey high school ranks. Ironically, the 28th round doesn't exist anymore.

A four-year veteran who debuted in 2023, Schneider has appeared in 321 games. For his career, he's just a .206 hitter, but he had an immediate impact in his 2023 debut season, hitting eight home runs in just 35 games. However, he hit only .191 in 135 games in 2024 and then hit .234 in just 82 games in 2025.

This past season, he hit only .145 and played just 69 games.

Well, they certainly should be open to listening. That said, a trade is not simple as some may think it is.

Schneider provides a lot of positional depth and is capable of playing second base or the outfield. He's also inexpensive and is under contract through 2030. So, it's easy to see why another team would be interested in him, but it's also easy to see why the Blue Jays would be hesitant to give him up.

If the Blue Jays did trade him, they'd likely be selling low because of the struggles he's endured. The best bet for them might be to keep him and hope he turns it around, because that could be a bigger impact than giving him up for what the return could be.

Given how much team control Schneider has, there's not really a rush to make any decisions at this point. The looming Dec. 2 lockout certainly accelerates the timeline of any trade discussions, but again, the Blue Jays don't have to really force things if they don't get a compelling offer.

The general managers meetings have concluded in Las Vegas and now everyone is playing "beat the clock" when it comes to the lockout. The Jays will meet with free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal in California next week. He reportedly has at least five other suitors, but the Blue Jays have to be taken seriously, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fair Territory.