Overview
- Bo Bichette is expected to meet with Phillies officials via video conference, with reporting describing Philadelphia’s interest as legitimate and noting internal discussions about roster fit.
- The Yankees’ talks with Cody Bellinger have stalled after multiple proposals, and the club is now looking more seriously at Bichette, though his position would require adjustments, per Jon Heyman.
- Toronto’s interest in Kyle Tucker is real, but signing Kazuma Okamoto and continued Tucker pursuit have reduced the likelihood that Bichette returns to the Blue Jays, according to multiple reports.
- The Mets remain in the Tucker sweepstakes but prefer a deal of three years or fewer, while the Blue Jays are viewed as more willing to go longer; agents believe the Dodgers could wait for a shorter, high-AAV opportunity.
- Despite heavy interest, Tucker, Bichette and Bellinger remain unsigned as January advances, and reporters continue to characterize the overall pace as slow with no imminent agreements indicated.