Blue Jays' Bo Bichette Projected for Major Contract
The Toronto Blue Jays recently fell just short of ending their 30-plus year championship drought. As they head into the offseason, their priority is to keep key players and strengthen weaker areas of the team. One crucial player they aim to retain is two-time All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette, who faces a significant contract outlook.
Contract Projections for Bo Bichette
MLB insider Tim Britton from The Athletic estimates Bichette could secure an eight-year contract worth $212 million. This projection is based on comparisons with recent deals, especially the seven-year, $182 million contract signed by Willy Adames with the San Francisco Giants last winter.
"For Bichette, Willy Adames’ seven-year, $182 million deal with the Giants last winter is particularly helpful. While Adames’ overall production outstrips Bichette’s, the latter has been a better offensive player, and offense gets paid more than defense…Bichette is also a year younger, which could mitigate some of his injury concerns. That’s where the comp to Seager comes in; Seager was a fellow shortstop who performed when healthy but missed plenty of time, and he was paid off his peak performance. Bichette won’t reach those heights, but he should be able to surpass Adames’ deal."
Performance Highlights
- Bichette posted a batting slash line of .311/.357/.483/.840
- Recorded 44 doubles, 18 home runs, and 94 RBIs
- Played in 139 games during the season
Summary
Bichette’s strong offensive skills and relative youth put him on track for one of the largest contracts in recent MLB history, making him a pivotal figure for the Blue Jays’ future.