TheToronto Blue Jays They have confirmed that ten of their players eligible for arbitration have signed one-year contracts on the same date.
This group includes MVP finalist Vladimir Guerrero Jr. who secured $7.9 million, outfielder Teoscar Hernandez at $10.65 million, infielder Cavan Biggio at $2.1125 million, and catcher Danny Jansen at $1.95 million. Additionally, the Jays revealed that their recent acquisition, third baseman Matt Chapman, has signed a two-year deal worth $25 million.
Things are looking bright and cheerful in the region. Such positive vibes are rarely mentioned during this time of year.MLB Typically, spring training is marred by contract disputes, but this season brings a wave of optimism for the Jays.
With this roster, they are seen as strong contenders for the American League East title, possibly even beyond that. Numerous analysts believe that their starting lineup—featuring Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Alek Manoah, Hyun Jin Ryu, and Yusei Kikuchi—might be the strongest in the league. Plus, with powerful hitters like Guerrero Jr., George Springer, and Bo Bichette, they are expected to score heavily.
World Series Winner Odds
| ⭐ Los Angeles Dodgers | +500 |
| ⭐ New York Yankees | +900 |
| ⭐ Houston Astros | +950 |
| ⭐ Toronto Blue Jays | +1000 |
| ⭐ New York Mets | +1000 |
*Odds viaDraftKings Sportsbook Ontario
Jays Should Dominate MLB Wagering
It's tough to project exactly whereOntario sports betting As the real season approaches, starting April 8 at home against the Texas Rangers, there's a buzz around the Jays that implies a dramatic rise in interest.
A representative from the Ontario Lottery & Gaming Corp. mentioned: \"The competitiveness of the Blue Jays is going to be a significant factor this year. The Leafs and Raptors usually dominate our betting, and we foresee the Jays following suit.\"
The comprehensive and regulated iGaming market in Ontario is set to debut on April 4, just a few days ahead of the Jays' season opener.
Big Jays Interest Last Year
Last year, out of the ten most heavily wagered regular season series, the Jays participated in eight of them. It's essential to note that there was only one complete month for regular season baseball betting last year, right after PROLINE+ launched in August 2021.
Nonetheless, key games and series heavily influence the world of sports betting. The Jays' last three series last season, when they were vying for a playoff position, recorded the highest betting activity for PROLINE+ during the regular season. With the roster configuration this team has, many significant matchups are expected in the upcoming season.
"Although Major League Baseball might not match the overall popularity of other sports, it could very well rival them in betting due to the frequency of games and the drop in other sports during the summer,\" remarked the OLG representative.NFL , NBA orNHL in Ontario The excitement is palpable in the futures market, with Ontario bettors increasingly favoring the Blue Jays: The PROLINE MLB Championship Futures market indicates more money wagered on the Blue Jays to win the championship than all other teams combined, even surpassing their main rivals, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. They also maintain a commanding lead in both the American League and American League East Futures markets.
An online game available in Ontario features a variety of exciting elements.
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