MLB in brief: Bo Bichette to the Angels? | A left-handed hitter in Toronto

Bo Bichette with the Angels?

Erik Kratz asks us to keep an eye on the Anaheim club.

Bo Bichette to the Angels? pic.twitter.com/eUrglxWxIZ

– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 7, 2026

A left-handed hitter in Toronto

It's what the club wants. And Kyle Tucker hits from the left…

“I do believe the Blue Jays are looking for a left-handed bat…”

– Robert Murray on The Baseball Insiders Podcast

– Damon (@Damon98_) January 7, 2026

Speak of the devil: the more time passes, the more advantage the Dodgers have. #ShortTerm

“A shorter term deal with the Dodgers might be the best outcome of all for Kyle Tucker…”

– @jonmorosi on #MLBNHotStove pic.twitter.com/9crGJUkUA0

– MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) January 7, 2026

Jameson Taillon at the World Classic

He will represent Canada.

Jameson Taillon will play for Team Canada in the 2026 World Baseball Classic pic.twitter.com/360oqTveXP

– Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 7, 2026

Arbitration requests: deadline tomorrow

If there is no agreement (for a contract in 2026) tomorrow, the players and their club can go to arbitration in the next few weeks.

Blue Jays have 4 arb eligible players: Daulton Varsho, Eric Lauer, Ernie Clement & Tyler Heineman

Jays will either exchange numbers w/ those players, setting up a hearing at which a panel of independent arbitrators would choose one side's #, or agree on 2026 figures by tomorrow.

– Ben Nicholson-Smith (@bnicholsonsmith) January 7, 2026

Venezuelan players

The Blue Jays are trying to contact all their prospects in the country.

Blue Jays have been in contact with the majority of their minor league players based in Venezuela. The players and their families are safe, player development staff will continue to try and reach the remaining players they haven't heard from yet.

– D.M. Fox (@DMFox705) January 6, 2026

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