The most notable additions to the Toronto Blue Jays' roster this offseason has been to the pitching staff. Among the team's acquisitions are right-handed starting pitchers Dylan Cease (seven years, $210 million) and Cody Ponce (three years, $30 million).

And the Blue Jays might not be done adding to the rotation.

There's been a growing amount of reports, rumors and speculation that Toronto have legitimate interest in two-time All-Star left-handed pitcher Framber Valdez, who's still a free agent after spending eight seasons (2018-25) with the Houston Astros. His stint with the Astros in included a World Series title and first-team All-MLB selection, both in 2022.

According to reports, Toronto might be competing with American League East rivals, the Baltimore Orioles, to sign the former champion.

According to another report from Anthony Franco of MLB Trade Rumors, the Blue Jays reportedly met with Valdez as far back as MLB general manager meetings back in early November.

Valdez will enter 2026 as a 33-year-old hurler, which could have something to do with why he's still unsigned despite solid career numbers.

The two-time All-Star has a market value of six years, $199.9 million ($33.3 million AAV) according to Spotrac. If Valdez does get a six-year deal, his contract would end when he is 38-years-old.

Last season, Valdez had a 3.66 ERA and struck out 187 batters in 192 innings pitched across 31 starts.

Across his entire eight-year stint with Houston, Valdez posted a 3.36 ERA and fanned 1,053 hitters in 1,080.2 innings pitched across 188 appearances (166 starts).

If Toronto does manage to sign Valdez, the organization could have a legitimate argument as the best rotation in the American League.

Valdez would join a rotation that includes Cease, Ponce, Trey Yesavage, Kevin Gausman and Shane Bieber.

Valdez would provide coverage for the team for the next several years if Gausman and Bieber both leave in free agency. The Blue Jays could also opt for a six-man rotation, which would allow the team to preserve the health of the rotation. If the experiment with Ponce, who signed after an MVP season in the Korean Baseball Organization, doesn't work out, Valdez could also step in.

It is worth noting that Toronto's reported meeting with Valdez took place before Cease and Ponce and conversations could have changed with the organization less-pressed for a starting pitcher.

Even still, the Blue Jays would benefit from the depth, especially in a decision that includes Aaron Judge, Pete Alonso, Cody Bellinger and Jarren Duran.

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