Manager John Schneider came close to winning the World Series for the Toronto Blue Jays for the first time since 1993. However, his team suffered a brutal 5-4 loss in Game 7 against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
While the Blue Jays were not going to fire the manager who helped them win their first ALCS since 1993, the expected decision received confirmation on Thursday.
According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet, the Blue Jays have officially exercised the club option on manager John Schneider’s contract for the 2026 season.
Blue Jays are picking up John Schneider's option for 2026 with extension talks ongoing pic.twitter.com/0uFxUDwTp7
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) November 6, 2025
Schneider was brought in as the full-time manager following the 2022 season. In his four seasons (including his interim stint), he has a 303-257 record with a.541 winning percentage.
John Schneider negotiating long-term extension with Blue Jays
The same update also mentions that the Blue Jays are negotiating a long term extension with John Schneider.
Schneider has bright years ahead of him. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Is signed to a blockbuster 14-year, $500 million contract. The Blue Jays find an ace in Trey Yesavage, who, despite making his MLB debut in September, was able to go toe-to-toe against some of the best hitters in the game. Moreover, Shane Bieber has also opted into his one-year, $16 million contract.
The Blue Jays' starting rotation is quite settled and even on hitting front, they'll have most of their core intact apart from shortstop Bo Bichette, whom the club will try to bring in the offseason.
As such, Schneider has a plethora of players to make his future years count as a successful manager in Toronto.
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