The Blue Jays optioned Davis Schneider to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, the first of what could be multiple outfield moves as Daulton Varsho nears his return.

The deal is the third largest in MLB history and the second richest in present-day value behind only Juan Soto's contract.

DUNEDIN, Fla. — Optimism. Just 30 days ago, it didn’t feel like a word anyone in the Toronto Blue Jays’ camp would be using this spring to describe their chances of signing their star first ...