LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 10: General Manager Ross Atkins of the Toronto Blue Jays speaks with the media during the 2026 MLB Gerneral Managers Meetings at Aria Resort & Casino on November 10, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
The Toronto Blue Jays recently announced the release of 11 players, according to MiLB.com’s transactions log.
One of those players is 25-year-old shortstop Max Viera.
Toronto Blue Jays Release 25-Year-Old Shortstop Max Viera
GettyLAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 10: General Manager Ross Atkins of the Toronto Blue Jays speaks with the media during the 2026 MLB General Managers Meetings at Aria Resort & Casino on November 10, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Viera spent four seasons at college, two at Northeastern and two at Seton Hall, slashing .282/.344/.414 with 13 home runs, 104 RBI and 49 stolen bases in 178 games.
Viera went undrafted after his final collegiate season (2024). After his college career, the shortstop signed with the Atlantic League’s High Point Rockers.
GettyROTTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – SEPTEMBER 27: Max Anthony Viera #21 of Great Britain runs onto the field during player introductions ahead of the 5-6 place ranking game between Germany and Great Britain in the Baseball European Championship at Neptunus Familiestadion on September 27, 2025 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Alex Bierens de Haan/Getty Images)
Viera appeared in 95 games with the Rockers in 2025. He played 44 games for the club in 2026 before the Blue Jays acquired him on June 19.
In 139 games with High Point, Viera slashed .258/.361/.379 with nine homers, 75 RBI and 26 stolen bases.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 29: A detailed view of Toronto Blue Jays hats and gloves before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
With the Blue Jays organization, Viera played 19 games in the Florida Complex League and 17 for the High-A Vancouver Canadians.
Between the two teams, Viera hit .267/.377/.483 with three home runs, six doubles, five triples, 23 RBI and 10 stolen bases.
Looking at the Toronto Blue Jays’ 2026 Season
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 27: Max Scherzer #31 and George Springer #4 and of the Toronto Blue Jays hug after Scherzer was taken out of the game against the Cincinnati Reds during the eighth inning in their MLB game at Rogers Centre on September 27, 2026 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
After nearly winning the 2025 World Series, the Blue Jays missed the postseason entirely in 2026.
Toronto finished the regular season in last place in the American League East with a 79-83 record. They trailed the first-place Tampa Bay Rays by 19 games.
The Blue Jays went 42-39 at home in 2026. They went 37-44 on the road. In their final 10 games of the season, Toronto went 4-6.
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – SEPTEMBER 26: Toronto Blue Jays players look on as their team loses to the Cincinnati Reds during the ninth inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on September 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
Several notable players became Blue Jays free agents at the end of the season. They include George Springer, Max Scherzer, Shane Bieber, Luis Urias, Patrick Corbin, Myles Straw, Yimi Garcia and Jameson Taillon.
The Blue Jays are looking to make improvements this offseason. Several reports say they are interested in top starting pitcher Tarik Skubal. Another big report involving the team is that they are interested in Arizona Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte, according to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.
Jackson Kruse Jackson Kruse covers Major League Baseball for Heavy Sports. He is also the site expert for FanSided's Minnesota Twins site, Puckett's Pond, and writes for Nolan Writin', FanSided's Texas Rangers site. Jackson earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media from Texas State University's School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Before joining Heavy Sports and FanSided, he served as sports editor of The University Star, Texas State University's student-run newspaper. More about Jackson Kruse
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Toronto Blue Jays Announce Release of 25-Year-Old Shortstop During MLB Offseason
Toronto Blue Jays Announce Release of 25-Year-Old Shortstop During MLB Offseason