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Blue Jays Secure Alejandro Kirk with Five-Year, $58 Million Extension

The cost-effective deal solidifies Kirk as Toronto's primary catcher and a cornerstone for their championship aspirations.

Mar 21, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk (30) hits a home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Alejandro Kirk's five-year, $58 million extension includes a $6 million signing bonus and keeps him under team control through 2030.
  • Kirk, 26, is praised for his elite defensive skills, including pitch framing and a 31% caught-stealing rate in 2024, ranking second in the American League.
  • Offensively, Kirk demonstrated rare plate discipline with a 13.2% strikeout rate in 2024, placing in the 95th percentile among all MLB hitters.
  • The Blue Jays' President, Mark Shapiro, expressed high confidence in Kirk's abilities, calling him an elite player critical to the team's success.
  • This extension reflects the Blue Jays' strategy to secure internal talent, addressing challenges in attracting top-tier free agents and stabilizing their roster.