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The Toronto Blue Jays haven’t had the smoothest offseason. Fans were hoping for contract extensions for big names like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette, but the team couldn’t get those deals done. However, they did secure one of their key players for the long haul—catcher Alejandro Kirk.
Kirk initially signed a one-year, $4.6 million contract to avoid arbitration, but now he’s staying in Toronto for much longer. According to MLB insider Robert Murray, Kirk and the Blue Jays have agreed on a five-year, $58 million contract extension, keeping him with the team through 2030. This deal includes a signing bonus and allows him to enter free agency after his age-31 season, but there are no club options, meaning Toronto is fully committed to him.
While Kirk had a modest performance last season—batting .253 with five home runs—he has shown flashes of brilliance. His best year came in 2022, when he earned his first All-Star selection and won a Silver Slugger Award. Over his career, Kirk has maintained a .264 batting average with 36 home runs and 187 RBIs. So far this spring, he’s looking solid, hitting .302 with two home runs and eight RBIs in 17 games.
Kirk’s new contract places him fifth among MLB catchers in total earnings, behind only Sean Murphy, Salvador Perez, J.T. Realmuto, and Will Smith. While the Blue Jays still face uncertainty with Guerrero’s future beyond 2025, they now have long-term stability at the catcher position.
This extension comes as Kirk takes on a bigger role behind the plate. He spent the offseason training in Mexico, preparing to be the team’s full-time catcher—a role he previously shared with Danny Jansen. Now, with his future in Toronto secured, Kirk is ready to step up and solidify himself as a key part of the Blue Jays’ lineup.