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Ross Atkins
General Manager since Dec 2015(10 years, 6 mo)
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The Verdict on Ross, in One Read
On the Contract Value Index, Ross Atkins's front office has been getting good value for the money (B+ Contract Value Index). That ranks 18th of 30 on Sentiment among graded GMs. Reaction to the front office’s moves has been mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal.
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Transactions
63
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Fan Votes
10 years
Tenure
Transaction Breakdown
24
Positive
32
Mixed
7
Negative
League Comparison
#18
Sentiment Rank
of 30 GMs
#17
Most Active
63 moves
Contract Value
B+
Good contract value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Blue Jays' front office has been finding value this offseason, getting strong production relative to contract commitments. Across 7 contracts, 1 grade out as good value and 4 look like overpays based on comparable deals around the league. The best bang-for-the-buck deal was Max Scherzer (A-) at $3.0M/yr — getting rhp production well above the price point. The priciest commitment relative to production was Alejandro Kirk (D-) — the catcher 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
C-
Mixed reception
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The Blue Jays have had mixed results under Ross Atkins this 2026 offseason, with both praised and questioned decisions. Of 63 graded moves, 24 landed well with the fanbase, 32 drew mixed reactions, and 7 were viewed negatively. The standout move was bringing in George Springer (A+), which generated the most positive buzz. The most questioned decision was the Austin Voth roster move (F), which drew the sharpest criticism. The overall direction has been well-received — this front office is building with a clear vision.
Draft History (During Tenure)
2025 Draft
R1#8
J
JoJo Parker—
R3#81
J
Jake Cook—
R4#112
M
Micah BucknamAll 2026 Transactions
Signings (17)
Blue Jays sign C Alejandro Kirk
signing · C
C
Blue Jays sign RHP Tanner Andrews
signing · RHP
C
Blue Jays sign RHP Austin Voth
signing · RHP
C
Blue Jays sign RHP Chase Lee
signing · RHP
C
Blue Jays sign RF Nathan Lukes
signing · RF
C
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About this general manager
Ross Atkins is the general manager of the Blue Jays, in his 11th year as the lead executive. FanVerdicts covers every MLB GM and the full body of moves they've made — and asks fans to render the verdict. Cast your Fan Verdict on Ross Atkins, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts brings its own read too — the contract value of the deals they signed, the performance of the players they assembled, and the sentiment around recent moves — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B+, Performance F, Sentiment C-.
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