The Toronto Blue Jays have reportedly handed an unexpected payday to first baseman Justin Smoak. After making just $1 million in 2015 with the Blue Jays and being projected to earn $2.0 million in his upcoming arbitration, the Blue Jays have instead struck a one-year deal with the slugger worth $3.9 million. Go figure.
Justin Smoak will not be among those non-tendered. Agreed to a $3.9 million deal with the Blue Jays.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 2, 2015
It’s a jolting number, but perhaps that $2.