Bo Bichette Enters Free Agency, Position Change to Second Base Likely

Free-agent infielder Bo Bichette, turning 28 in March, is expected to command a nine-figure contract this offseason. Known for his elite bat, he posted a .930 OPS as a rookie and was an All-Star in 2021. In 2025, he suffered a sprained left knee on Sept. 6, missing the regular season and early postseason, but returned for the World Series, hitting in all six starts, including a 441-foot homer off Shohei Ohtani in Game 7. His defensive metrics at shortstop plummeted in 2025, leading him to play second base for the first time in his MLB career during the World Series due to limited mobility. This potential position change could expand his market. Bichette has expressed a desire to remain with the Toronto Blue Jays.