Overview
- USA Today's Bob Nightengale predicts Toronto will sign Bo Bichette or Kyle Tucker, not both, and will also pursue a starter, with names like Framber Valdez mentioned as possibilities.
- Fansided’s Robert Murray says the club is in on both players but expects one or the other due to the massive deals each would command.
- Analysts estimate the combined cost for Tucker and Bichette could approach $600 million, a key factor cited in forecasts against a dual signing.
- Murray notes players view Toronto as a desirable destination, and The Sporting News points to Shane Bieber accepting a $16 million 2026 option as a recent example of a player staying at a set price.
- TSN’s Steve Phillips questions pursuing Tucker if it means losing Bichette, while Jim Bowden argues Toronto should push hard for top talent after falling just short of a title.