We asked AI to predict which free agents the Blue Jays will sign after missing out on Shohei Ohtani (& it lined up some spicy targets for Toronto)

The Toronto Blue Jays missed out on Shohei Ohtani. The superstar two-way phenom was briefly reported to be headed to Toronto and many fans jumped on board. It was an exciting time for the Blue Jays, but it faded quickly. The reports weren't true and Ohtani ended up signing with the Dodgers, leaving the Blue Jays with some needs to fill in free agency.

We asked Google Bard, a popular AI service, who the Blue Jays need to pivot to. Its answers were very interesting.

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Google Bard suggests free-agent targets for the Toronto Blue Jays

The first player mentioned was Cody Bellinger. The superstar outfielder plays multiple positions and excels defensively. He also hits well and is left-handed. Bard also mentioned that he's young enough to fit the current timeline.

The next player the Toronto Blue Jays should be interested in, according to Bard, is Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Most teams are in on him, but Bard believes the superstar from Japan should be on Toronto's radar, citing a need to upgrade its rotation with his "electric stuff".

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is on the Blue Jays radar

Finally, the Google AI believes Jordan Hicks would be a fine addition for the Blue Jays. Bard cited a need for a shutdown closer, something the Jays have been missing. Hicks has a lights-out fastball. The addition of Hicks would fix that issue according to Bard.

There's no indication of whether or not these players, apart from Yamamoto, are on their radar right now. There are several teams interested in the Japanese sensation likely with the ability to throw whatever they want at him.

The other two may or may not be on Toronto's radar, but the market has been waiting for Yamamoto to sign. Once his future is confirmed, with Toronto or elsewhere, more dominos will fall.