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.
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Bleacher Report — 2025-11-03