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Hope Turns Into Heartbreak for Toronto Blue Jays Fans After World Series Loss

On Saturday, the Toronto Blue Jays lost Game 7 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in extra innings after being two outs from a title, heading into the offseason with tough roster decisions.
Facing injuries and expiring contracts, the Blue Jays must weigh the rotation as José Berríos and Bowden Francis resumed throwing throughout the month but were not playoff-ready, while Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer face free agency.
Closer Jeff Hoffman posted issues late in the season, issuing more than 16 walks in his final 28 T innings while saving 33 games, and allowed the game-tying homer in the ninth of Game 7.
Blue Jays retain exclusive negotiating rights with Bo Bichette for a few more days, and Bichette said `I've said I want to be here from the beginning` while Ross Atkins said `The interest is definitely there`.
Without re-signings, Toronto could field a rotation of Kevin Gausman, Trey Yesavage, José Berríos, Bowden Francis and Eric Lauer, while earlier this year locking up Vladimir Guerrero Jr. on a $500 million extension.

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