Mark Shapiro has been with the Toronto Blue Jays since the end of the 2015 season.

The Toronto Blue Jays may not have yet secured free agent Bo Bichette or other key on-field personnel for next season, but the man overseeing the operation will be coming back, after Rogers Communications Inc. announced on Friday it has renewed the contract of Mark Shapiro as president and CEO of the team for the next five years.

“Mark’s exceptional leadership has been a driving force behind the Blue Jays success, and we’re thrilled he will continue to lead our team and build on their incredible momentum,” said Edward Rogers, the chair of the Blue Jays and the executive chair of Rogers, said in a statement announcing the contract renewal. “We are excited to work with Mark and his team to give them the to

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