The biggest storyline for the Toronto Blue Jays coming into the 2025 MLB regular season was the future of their dynamic duo, first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Stephenson had made his return from Tommy John surgery in late May but his return was short lived as he was placed on the 15-day injured list with right biceps inflammation and a stretched nerve.

With MLB striving for parity commissioner Rob Manfred could push for a salary cap in the new CBA but insider Ken Rosenthal opposes the idea.