Braves Face Uphill Bid for Bo Bichette as Shortstop Search Continues
Ken Rosenthal says teams question Bichette’s long-term fit at shortstop, pushing Atlanta to weigh his bat against defensive concerns.
Overview
- Recent reporting indicates Atlanta would likely need to outbid the Blue Jays to sign Bichette.
- Rosenthal notes the Braves still want a true shortstop, with Ha-Seong Kim viewed as the lone top-tier option on the market.
- Mauricio Dubón is described as the floor option who can handle shortstop defensively if bigger pursuits fall through.
- Evaluators project Bichette as a bat-first infielder better suited to second or third base, complicating lineup alignment with Ozzie Albies.
- Kim’s price is expected to be high with Scott Boras driving talks, and some analysts speculate a Toronto push for Kyle Tucker could affect Bichette’s availability.