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The more time passes, the more we realize how strong Bo Bichette really is, in 2025.
We knew he was excellent, but after an injury-riddled 2024 season, he reminded everyone just how capable he is of putting the ball in a safe place on a regular basis.
He chose his moment well, since the Blue Jays need him. More importantly, he will become a free agent at the end of the season, for the first time in his major league career.
He's bought himself millions of dollars this year. After all, he's only 27…
We don't know if his future lies at shortstop (if he changes clubs, he's likely to change positions in the process, whether to second base or third cushion), but we do know that many teams will be on the case.
And on that subject, Jon Heyman (NY Post) mentioned five teams (besides the Blue Jays, who will obviously be in the mix) that will be keeping an eye on the case this winter, on the free-agent market.
https://t.co/bcPSUqfGSL 25 top free agents, from Tucker to Alonso to Gleyber and more, and where they may land
– Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) September 5, 2025
The Rangers, Red Sox, Tigers, Angels and Dodgers are the teams in question.
If the Rangers go after him, it would surely be for the third cushion. The club has money and will surely want to redeem its last two seasons, which have been difficult.
Red Sox? If Craig Breslow doesn't bring back Alex Bregman, the club (which doesn't always like to spend) could simply rely on the Marcelo Mayers and Kristian Campbells of this world in the infield, right? I can't see the fit here, but if Bichette likes Boston, it could be a game-changer.
The Tigers, who wanted Alex Bregman a year ago, could also be interested in Bichette. If his salary demands aren't crazy, it's a possibility on the table, in my eyes.
Angels? The club likes to spend on stars at bat. Why not coconut?
And let's just say it's impossible to leave out the Dodgers, who could move Betts out of shortstop and into a less physically demanding position for a veteran.
- Paul Goldschmidt has a sore knee.
https://twitter.com/Yankees/status/1964698970208526785
- Bo Bichette is out.
https://twitter.com/BlueJays/status/1964706487265349933
- Ronald Acuna Jr. at seventh in Braves offensive lineup.
https://twitter.com/Braves/status/1964679035419791854
- Billy Hamilton: minor league contract with the Cubs.
https://twitter.com/mlbtraderumors/status/1964672639353356442
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