Overview
- MLB.com's Thomas Harrigan, citing WEEI's Rob Bradford, reports Boston is considering Bichette after trading Rafael Devers and seeing Alex Bregman opt out, with the Yankees viewed as unlikely to pursue him.
- The Athletic's Jim Bowden projects a deal around $189 million for the 27-year-old shortstop, a price that could narrow the field of realistic suitors.
- Toronto is publicly inclined to keep Bichette, and Bleacher Report's Erik Beaston predicts a return while asserting he should be the Blue Jays' top offseason priority.
- Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon report the Blue Jays could pivot to Jorge Polanco if Bichette departs, with Andrés Giménez available to handle shortstop.
- Coverage notes Bichette could shift to second base in Boston given Trevor Story's presence, as his 2025 line (.311 average, .840 OPS) and strong World Series showing bolster his leverage.