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Historically, the Blue Jays and Guardians share a unique and beneficial relationship. The prior exchange of prospects, such as the deal that sent Franmil Reyes to the Guardians, highlights how the two teams habitually aid each other. This trade could well be another chapter of their amicable—and strategic—interactions, particularly as the Blue Jays position themselves for future acquisitions of talents like Sasaki, akin to their successful signing of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. back in 2015, which was opportunistically leveraged through trades and financial flexibility.