This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cardinals as Cardinals-Blue Jays Trade Speculation Heats Up; Ace Could Fit In Toronto. The St. Louis Cardinals could be one of the most aggressive teams in baseball this winter, but it wouldn't be in the way that Cardinals fans would want.

After being designated for assignment by the Blue Jays earlier this week, Manoah was claimed off waivers by the Braves on Friday. Manoah, 27, is clinging to his big league career just three years after he was named an All-Star and nearly won the American League Cy Young award.

With two games to play, Bo Bichette injured and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. scuffling, Toronto is again turning to its depth to stay alive.

The game went scoreless up until the bottom of the sixth inning when Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho hit a stunning grand slam to right center field that drove Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Addison Barger and Anthony Santander. Shortly after, right fielder George Springer hit a homer to further the gap between the two sides.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays MLB game from September 26, 2025 on ESPN.

The Blue Jays' broadcasters articulate the unique joy for fans across Canada who are following this year's dramatically successful team.

But on Friday, the Washington Nationals reached a reported agreement with a former top-100 prospect of the Toronto Blue Jays. The Washington Post's Andrew Golden reported the news: The Nationals and Orelvis Martinez are in agreement on a minor-league deal for next year.