Blue Jays Extend Schneider to 2028, Atkins to 2031

The Toronto Blue Jays extended the contracts of manager John Schneider and general manager Ross Atkins on Monday, securing the team's leadership through the 2028 and 2031 seasons, respectively, just days before the start of the 2026 season.

The moves come after a standout 2025 campaign in which the Blue Jays finished with a 94-68 record, captured the American League East title for the first time since 2015, and advanced to the World Series for the first time since 1993, ultimately falling to the Los Angeles Dodgers in seven games. Both Schneider and Atkins were entering the final year of their previous deals, set to expire after the 2026 season.

Schneider, 46, from Princeton, New Jersey, has been with the organization for nearly 25 years, having been drafted by Toronto as a catcher in 2002 before transitioning into coaching roles in the minor league system. He took over as manager in July 2022 following the midseason dismissal of Charlie Montoyo and has compiled a 303-257 record since then. Under his guidance, the Blue Jays have made three postseason appearances, including a wild-card berth that year. The team was swept in the wild-card round by Seattle in 2022 and by Minnesota...