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MLB: Best Options for Yoenis Cespedes

By Matt Meffe

Jul 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a sacrifice fly to score Mets third baseman Jose Reyes (not pictured) during the first inning Miami Marlins against the at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 22, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) hits a sacrifice fly to score Mets third baseman Jose Reyes (not pictured) during the first inning Miami Marlins against the at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 30, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A general view of the Rogers Centre as the Toronto Blue Jays host the Baltimore Orioles. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 30, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A general view of the Rogers Centre as the Toronto Blue Jays host the Baltimore Orioles. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Toronto Blue Jays

Going into the offseason, the Toronto Blue Jays have two big free agents that may wind up elsewhere. Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion, despite their desires to stay in Toronto, may be out of Toronto by the 2017 season. Both players leaving Toronto creates a large gap in the lineup, and with this year’s free agent class weaker than normal, the Blue Jays may not have many worthy options.

Given Troy Tulowitzki‘s injury history, it may be difficult for Toronto to rely on him in a big-time leadership role. That only leaves Josh Donaldson, and while Donaldson is a phenomenal talent, he cannot carry the load by himself. With that said, the Blue Jays should look to go after Cespedes to fill one of the holes. Much like with the Cubs, the possibilities may be endless with how you could manage Toronto’s outfield. Cespedes could work in left field, center field, or in a DH role as well.

If Toronto were to re-sign Encarnacion and add Cespedes via free agency, that would be an upgrade to an already stout offense. A Cespedes/Donaldson reunion would also be a ton of fun to watch on a daily basis.

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