Blue Jays Predicted to Land $330M Two-Time MVP, Eight-Time All-Star

Potential Bryce Harper trade could replace George Springer's departure

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly considering a blockbuster trade to acquire Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper as a potential replacement for George Springer, whose contract expires after this season. Harper, a two-time MVP and eight-time All-Star, is on a relatively team-friendly 13-year, $330 million contract and could provide a major offensive boost to the Blue Jays' lineup alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Why it matters

The Blue Jays came close to winning the World Series last year, and acquiring a talent like Harper could help them truly rival the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers. However, the potential trade would also need to address the team's loss of Bo Bichette and their inability to land Kyle Tucker in the offseason.

The details

According to Fansided's Christopher Kline, the Blue Jays could be motivated to pursue a trade for Harper, who has expressed some frustration with the Phillies. Harper's contract, which runs through 2031, would be a relatively team-friendly deal for the Blue Jays, as he is set to make between $27.5 million and $23.5 million per year for the final six years. Inserting Harper into the lineup alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr. would help offset the loss of Bichette's bat and increase the team's overall slugging power.

  • Harper's current contract with the Phillies runs through the 2031 season.

The players

Bryce Harper

A two-time MVP and eight-time All-Star outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The star first baseman for the Toronto Blue Jays.

George Springer

The outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays whose contract expires after the 2023 season.

Bo Bichette

The shortstop for the Toronto Blue Jays who the team lost this offseason.

Kyle Tucker

The outfielder the Blue Jays were unable to land this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“I'd bet good money on Toronto placing a phone call. The Blue Jays are in constant pursuit of stardom and don't face the same roadblocks in a trade as they do in free agency. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. obviously takes up first base, but there's a world in which Harper moves back to right field — or takes over DH duties as the Jays prepare for George Springer's potential departure next winter. Few teams are more motivated to spend money and resources in pursuit of winning than the reigning AL champs. Harper could author a nice final chapter up north.”

— Christopher Kline, Writer (Fansided)

What’s next

The Blue Jays will need to determine if a trade for Bryce Harper is feasible and what it would take to acquire him from the Phillies. They will also need to address the losses of Bo Bichette and their inability to land Kyle Tucker this offseason.

The takeaway

The Blue Jays are clearly in win-now mode and are willing to make bold moves to improve their roster. Acquiring a superstar like Bryce Harper could help them truly rival the Dodgers, but they will need to carefully weigh the cost and how it fits with the rest of their roster.