Ranking Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette's Top 10 Landing Spots Ahead of MLB Free Agency

For Bo Bichette, the difference a year can make in free agency is enormous. After his worst career season, he likely wouldn't have received any significant long-term offers last winter. But following a strong comeback, he nearly led the majors in hits before missing the last three weeks due to a sprained knee.

Bo Bichette's 2025 Performance

Batting average/on-base/slugging: .311/.357/.483
Home runs: 18
Runs batted in: 94
Stolen bases: 4
bWAR: 3.4

Career Statistics

Batting average/on-base/slugging: .294/.337/.469
Home runs: 111
Runs batted in: 437
Stolen bases: 60
bWAR: 20.8

Contract Market Value

Spotrac estimates his market value at 8 years, $186 million.

Context of the Shortstop Market

Most teams with $100 million free agent shortstops already have long-term plans:

Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts signed through 2033
Mookie Betts locked up through 2032
Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager, Willy Adames, and Ezequiel Tovar under contract through 2031
Diamondbacks' Geraldo Perdomo signed for half a decade longer
Dansby Swanson has four years left on his deal
Young prospects like Elly De La Cruz, Masyn Winn, Zach Neto, Gunnar Henderson, and CJ Abrams won’t be free agents until after 2028

Potential Position Change

Due to these conditions and his less-than-elite defense at shortstop, Bichette may be asked to switch to either second base or designated hitter on a new contract.

For Bo Bichette's bank account, what a massive difference a year can make in free agency.

Author's summary: Bo Bichette's free agency outlook transformed drastically post-rebound season, but a possible position change may influence his next contract and team fit.

Bleacher Report — 2025-11-03