The Toronto Blue Jays are looking at multiple second basemen in free agency and on the trade market to upgrade the position.
The Blue Jays met with representatives for two-time All-Star Jazz Chisholm Jr. on Wednesday, and they're tracking what the Arizona Diamondbacks plan to do with 2024 NL MVP finalist Ketel Marte, according to Sportsnet's Shi Davidi.
Toronto is also reportedly interested in two-time All-Star Brandon Lowe to improve an offense that hit the fewest homers in baseball this year.
Chisholm is open to playing both the outfield and infield, per Davidi. The 28-year-old spent most of the last three seasons at second base for the AL East rival New York Yankees and has also started 73 games at third base and 161 in center field over his seven-year career.
Offensively, Chisholm hit 19 homers with 41 stolen bases and a .711 OPS in 2026. He's just one year removed from a 30-30 season with a 125 wRC+.
However, off-field questions also surround Chisholm. He's gained a reputation as a big clubhouse personality who often draws headlines with brash comments.
The Blue Jays are reportedly interested in Marte again after previously inquiring about him. The D-Backs' price is believed to have dropped, with reports suggesting the team is fed up with his antics. Arizona placed the 33-year-old on the restricted list in August after he no-showed for a game against the Boston Red Sox without explanation. The club has dealt with other issues involving Marte for years, leading him to publicly apologize several times.
Marte, who's owed $76 million over the next four seasons, has no-trade protection due to his 10-and-5 rights. Still, the Blue Jays could potentially entice Marte to join them, as his wife is Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s first cousin. The duo also played together on the national Dominican team at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Blue Jays could use Marte's bat, as the 12-year veteran has 193 homers with an .815 OPS over his career.
Incumbent second baseman Ernie Clement hit nine homers with 48 RBIs and a .649 OPS over 158 games this year.
