The idea of continuing to work in MLB had been on Kevin Kiermaier's mind for years. Even last July, when he first shared that the 2024 season would be his last, he was already hinting at the future.

I cannot wait." Kiermaier signed with the Blue Jays in December 2022 and remained in Toronto until the 2024 trade deadline. He spent the previous 10 seasons with the Tampa Bay Rays.