Report: Astros, Blue Jays showing interest in Profar

The Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays have shown interest in free-agent outfielder Jurickson Profar, MLB Network's Mark Feinsand reports.

The Blue Jays signed veteran outfielder Anthony Santander to a five-year, $92.5-million contract Monday. Toronto has Santander, Daulton Varsho, George Springer, Joey Loperfido, Davis Schneider, Addison Barger, Jonatan Clase, and Steward Berroa capable of playing the outfield on the 40-man roster.

The Astros meanwhile, currently project to start 2025 with an outfield that includes Taylor Trammell in left field, Jake Meyers in center field, and Chas McCormick in right field. Slugger Yordan Alvarez will also likely see playing time in left.

Profar, 31, put together a career season with the San Diego Padres in 2024. He slashed .280/.380/.459 with 24 home runs, 94 runs scored, 29 doubles, 85 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases across 158 games.