Ryan Pressly Rejects Trade to Blue Jays, Remains with Astros

The trade market for Houston Astros reliever Ryan Pressly has intensified, with teams like the Toronto Blue Jays and the Chicago Cubs expressing interest. However, Pressly has a no-trade clause and has reportedly declined a trade to the Blue Jays, as well as to any teams on the coasts. His personal ties to Houston, where he has lived with his family, complicate any potential move, especially after the Astros acquired Josh Hader, making Pressly's role less secure. The Blue Jays, facing challenges in the offseason, view Pressly as a key addition to strengthen their bullpen. Meanwhile, they also risk losing star player Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to free agency, as he has rejected a $340 million extension offer and is expected to command even more on the open market. With Guerrero's looming free agency, the Blue Jays face crucial decisions that could define their future.