Overview
- ESPN's Buster Olney reports the Yankees have shifted focus to Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette after a negotiating impasse with Cody Bellinger.
- Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter identifies the Mariners as a dark-horse suitor for Bichette, citing their contention window and need at second base.
- Forbes reports the Phillies have scheduled an online interview with Bichette, with local analyses noting possible payroll and positional moves, while NJ.com's Bob Klapisch predicts a Philadelphia outcome.
- Bichette remains unsigned after a 2025 season in which he hit .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBI in 139 games, elevating him to the top infield option following Alex Bregman’s deal with the Cubs.
- Toronto wants to keep Bichette during an aggressive offseason that added Dylan Cease and other veterans, as the club also pursues Tucker with potential competition from New York.