Jays sign president, CEO Shapiro to 5-year deal

Toronto Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro helped guide a rebuilding effort through most of his tenure with the team. Now he'll get a chance to try to finish the job.

Rogers Communications announced a five-year contract extension on Wednesday for Shapiro, who also serves as chief executive officer.

Shapiro was formally introduced in November 2015, shortly after the Blue Jays' appearance in the American League Championship Series. Ross Atkins was hired as general manager a month later and the Blue Jays returned to the ALCS in 2016 before a three-year rebuilding effort took hold.