Blue Jays Expected to Re-Sign Bo Bichette After Season
The Toronto Blue Jays are staring down a major decision as the offseason approaches, and at the center of it all is shortstop Bo Bichette. After six and a half seasons in Toronto, the two-time All-Star is about to hit free agency for the first time in his career. He’ll be 28 when next season begins, and the expectation is that he’ll be aiming for a contract that could push close to $200 million.
That number might sound huge, but it isn’t surprising given Bichette’s resume. He has been one of the most consistent hitters in the game since his debut, and even after a disappointing 2024 season, he has bounced back in a big way. In fact, he’s leading the league in hits again and showing flashes of the offensive force that made him a cornerstone of the Blue Jays’ lineup. Just last month, he posted a 1.000 OPS and knocked out 17 home runs over a three-and-a-half month stretch.
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What makes the situation so intriguing is the mix of positives and question marks. On the one hand, Bichette’s bat is undeniable. He’s the type of player who can carry an offense and ignite a lineup, and Toronto fans have seen him do it time and time again. On the other hand, his defense has been called into question. By most advanced metrics, Bichette ranks among the weakest defenders at shortstop. That creates some doubt about how long he can stay at the position—and whether a team would want to commit eight or more years to him as their everyday shortstop.
Despite those concerns, the sense around the league is that Toronto will ultimately find a way to keep him. Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly predicted earlier this week that Bichette would remain with the Blue Jays, pointing out that the organization chose to keep him last offseason instead of breaking apart their core. That decision has paid off, as Bichette’s resurgence has helped push Toronto back into serious World Series contention.
The financial side can’t be ignored, though. Spotrac projects Bichette’s next deal at around eight years and $182 million. For a club that has sometimes struggled to lure top free agents to Canada, re-signing one of their own stars might actually be the more realistic route. And given the team’s willingness to spend in recent years, it seems increasingly likely that ownership will do what’s needed to keep their shortstop in Toronto.
When free agency opens this winter, plenty of teams will be watching closely. But the feeling around baseball is that Bichette’s story with the Blue Jays isn’t finished yet. Toronto knows what they have in him, and fans may soon see their front office step up with a contract that keeps one of their most recognizable stars right where he started.
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