Yankees, Mets, Blue Jays Linked as Landing Spots for Free Agent Reliever in New MLB Rumors

Veteran relief pitcher Jonathan Loáisiga is garnering interest from multiple teams with MLB playoff aspirations in 2027.

The New York Post's Jon Heyman reported Thursday the New York Yankees, New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays all have the right-hander on their free agency radar.

Injuries conspired to limit Loáisiga to 50 appearances from 2023-25. Heading into the 2026 season, he settled on a one-year, $1.5 million deal from the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The 32-year-old proceeded to rebound in a big way. Across 67 innings, he struck out 48 batters and posted a 2.42 ERA and 2.88 FIP. While his strikeouts were down, he compensated by avoiding big contact.

According to Baseball Savant, Loáisiga ranked in the top 10 percentile in walk rate (5.0 percent), barrel rate (3.5 percent), and hard-hit rate (31.7 percent).

Despite his past elbow trouble, his sinker and fastball continue to hover around 97 mph. When he threw his sinker, his most frequent pitch, opposing batters slugged just .297. His five-pitch arsenal kept hitters on their toes.

Loáisiga is the No. 43 overall player on Bleacher Report's free-agent rankings this offseason.

The arm injuries will be a lingering concern for any team that signs him. Still, he stayed healthy in 2026, and his success on the mound shouldn't be a fluke.

And when Loáisiga is unlikely to command a massive contract, he's an attractive target for just about any team trying to contend.