Bo Bichette ‘Next Priority’ for Blue Jays
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The Toronto Blue Jays could have an enormous offseason if the latest round of expert predictions proves to be spot-on.
As they look to build on the success of 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays are expected to have an extremely busy offseason.
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The Toronto Blue Jays were one win away from winning the World Series last season and have some key players in free agency.
Bo Bichette has declined his qualifying offer from the Blue Jays, a long-expected formality from one of the top free agents in baseball. The one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer was never considered an option for Bichette,
Blue Jays spark chatter with a potential backup plan for Bo Bichette, exploring a shortstop option that could reshape their infield depth.
Bo Bichette has declined a qualifying offer from the Toronto Blue Jays, meaning the major-league veteran of seven seasons will opt to choose his next deal from what he is offered on the open market.
Beyond the Braves, you have to squint to envision Bichette being a realistic target for the other clubs with clearly inferior options at shortstop, whether that’s based on spending habits (Brewers, Guardians, Pirates) or roster dynamics that portend a prioritization of resources elsewhere (Mets, Yankees, Mariners, Tigers).