The deal is pending a physical and includes a vesting option for a fourth year. If the option vests, Rogers can earn up to $48 million over the course of the contract.
Rogers, 34, has been one of MLB’s most consistent relievers in recent seasons, but found a new level in 2025.
The six-foot-three right-hander posted a 1.98 ERA over 77.1 innings last season, splitting time between the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets.
Rogers found himself on the move at the trade deadline after the Giants faded from the playoff conversation, landing in Queens for a package made up of José Butto, Drew Gilbert and Blade Tidwell.
A 10th-round pick of the Giants in 2013, Rogers broke into the majors in 2019 and has used his unique delivery to keep hitters off balance over the course of his seven-year career.
Rogers’ arm angle checks in at negative-61 degrees — the lowest of any pitcher in MLB.
He uses a two-pitch mix to attack batters. A sinker, which averages 83.5 m.p.h. with a ton of drop, and a slider that ranked 14th in baseball in horizontal break in 2025. Rogers threw his sinker 75 per cent of the time and his slider the other 25 per cent.
For his career, Rogers owns a 2.76 ERA and 306 strikeouts in 424 innings while registering 19 saves. He has also limited home runs at an above-average rate, having only surrendered the long ball 28 times since his debut.
Since 2020, Rogers has led all relievers in innings pitched (406.1) and ranks fourth in walk rate (4.4 per cent).
The Blue Jays had signalled their intention to add a leverage reliever on the open market this off-season, but with established closers Edwin Díaz, Devin Williams, Raisel Iglesias, Ryan Helsley and Robert Suárez signing new deals, Toronto pivoted to a proven commodity in Rogers.
Earlier Friday, the Blue Jays traded for fellow sidearmer Chase Lee from the Detroit Tigers as the team rounds out its bullpen for 2026.
