Bo Bichette Destinations: Best Landing Spots for All-Star Shortstop in Free Agency

Bo Bichette Destinations: Best Landing Spots for All-Star Shortstop in Free Agency

Bo Bichette enters free agency for the first time this offseason, attracting significant interest after a strong 2025 season. At 27 years old, Bichette posted impressive numbers, hitting .311 with a .357 on-base percentage and a .483 slugging percentage. He also contributed 18 home runs, 94 RBIs, and struck out only 91 times.

Despite missing the final month of the regular season, Bichette finished second in the American League with 181 hits and maintains a career batting average of .294. An injury limited his postseason, but he played through it in all seven World Series games, hitting .348/.444/.478 and delivering a crucial home run in Game 7.

Defensive Challenges and Position Shift

Bichette has been a shortstop throughout his career but is likely to move to another position due to defensive struggles. In 2025, he ranked last among MLB shortstops with -13 outs above average and -11 defensive runs saved. Teams signing him will primarily value his offensive skills and hope he can transition to second or third base.

Potential Landing Spots

Several teams could pursue Bichette this offseason. While it seemed certain throughout 2025 that Bichette would leave the Toronto Blue Jays, a return might still be possible, especially considering his strong World Series performance.

"While it may not be likely that the two-time All-Star returns to Toronto, I think there might be a chance after how the World Series ended."

Summary

Bo Bichette, a talented hitter facing a defensive position change, is poised to attract multiple suitors in free agency, with uncertain but possible return to the Blue Jays among the options.

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Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated — 2025-11-06