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Bo Bichette’s Free Agency Centers on New $189 Million, Seven-Year Projection

Analysts say his market hinges on how clubs value his shortstop defense relative to his bat.

TORONTO, ON - APRIL 15: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays runs to first base against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning in their MLB game at the Rogers Centre on April 15, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ONTARIO - OCTOBER 31: Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays throws the ball to first base for an out against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in game six of the 2025 World Series at Rogers Center on October 31, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Overview

  • CBS Sports’ RJ Anderson projected a seven-year, $189 million deal for Bichette at a $27 million average annual value, citing Willy Adames’ seven-year, $182 million contract as a comparison point.
  • USA Today’s Bob Nightengale predicted the Atlanta Braves as a landing spot, framing Atlanta as a prominent suitor rather than a certainty.
  • HTHB analyst Eric Cole, as cited by The Sporting News, argued the Braves should avoid Bichette because defensive shortcomings and recent injuries could outweigh his offensive value at the projected price.
  • Newsweek reported that a contract in the projected range would be within the Blue Jays’ budget, keeping a Toronto reunion plausible.
  • Bichette played through a hamstring issue during the season and returned for the World Series, a durability note teams are factoring into evaluations.