The Toronto Blue Jays were only one run away from securing a World Series victory, but they need to make some huge moves in the offseason if they want to get back to that level next season.
The Blue Jays have major holes on their roster, including the bullpen and the backend of the pitching staff. But they’re also set to lose Bo Bichette in free agency, which would crush the top of the team’s lineup.
But Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly recently projected Bichette would sign a massive seven-year, $210 million deal to remain with the Blue Jays during free agency this offseason.
“The aforementioned Dodgers have long been rumored to like Bichette, while the Braves, Tigers, Angels and Red Sox could all make sense, particularly if he’s not hell-bent on remaining at shortstop forever,” Kelly wrote. “Still, it’s the incumbent Blue Jays that make the most sense.
“They could have Bichette play shortstop in 2026, or move him to second base and keep Andrés Giménez at shortstop. Given how close the Blue Jays were to winning it all, it feels like Bichette has unfinished business in the six.”
The Blue Jays need to do everything in their power to make this happen.
While it could be intriguing to chase after Kyle Tucker on a monster deal, re-signing Bichette to a contract worth half the price would make a lot more sense.
There aren’t many shortstops in baseball who can do what Bichette can do. The Blue Jays need to lock him up for the next seven or eight seasons, even if it costs them the projected $210 million to do so.
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