Ross Atkins

A+

CVI

Sentiment

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Fan Verdict

Grade this GM::

Should Ross Atkins be kept, fired, or extended?

Transactions

Graded

Fan Votes

10 years

Tenure

Transaction Breakdown

Positive

Mixed

Negative

Best Move

Brandon Valenzuela

A+

Sent

Worst Move

Austin Voth for assignment

Sent

League Comparison

#26

Sentiment Rank

of 30 GMs

#25

Most Active

30 moves

Contract Value

A+

Excellent value on contracts

OverpayFair ValueGreat Value

Blue Jays' front office has been finding value this offseason, getting strong production relative to contract commitments. Across 3 contracts, 1 grade out as good value and 1 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Max Scherzer (B-) at $3.0M/yr — getting rhp production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Jesus Sanchez (D+) at $6.8M/yr — the outfielder market may have been richer than the on-field return suggests. This front office is maximizing its payroll dollars and building sustainable depth.

Public Sentiment

Poor reception

NegativeMixedPositive

Blue Jays' 2026 moves under Ross Atkins have drawn significant criticism from fans and media alike. Of 30 graded moves, 9 landed well with the fanbase, 15 drew mixed reactions, and 6 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in Brandon Valenzuela (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Austin Voth for assignment roster move (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The fanbase remains split — some moves look promising while others need time to prove their worth.