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Blue Jays Weigh Bo Bichette Return as Kyle Tucker Links Intensify

Shane Bieber’s exercised option softens Toronto’s search for starters.

DETROIT, MI - JULY 25: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a double to drive in Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Comerica Park on July 25, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 26: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Chicago Cubs bats in a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 26, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images)
Jun 5, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Kyle Tucker (30) reacts after hitting a double during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Bo Bichette remains an unsigned free agent, with the Blue Jays publicly expressing a desire to re-sign him and the shortstop indicating he would consider returning.
  • The Athletic’s Jim Bowden projects Bichette to land a deal in the $189 million range this offseason.
  • Sports Illustrated’s Nick Selbe and Will Laws predict Bichette could sign with the Tigers and suggest a potential move from shortstop to second base due to defensive metrics.
  • ESPN’s Jorge Castillo says Toronto could earmark substantial money for top free agent Kyle Tucker if Bichette leaves, adding that rotation help is a lower priority after Shane Bieber picked up his $16 million option.
  • MLB Network’s Mark Feinsand reports the Blue Jays are the team most frequently linked to Tucker, characterizing Toronto as a prominent suitor in his market.