Overview
- USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports Toronto is likely to keep Bo Bichette and plans to reinvest World Series revenue, with the club even viewed as a potential favorite for Kyle Tucker.
- MLB Network’s Jon Morosi confirms multiple teams have inquired on Bichette and some would slot him at second or third base rather than shortstop.
- Analysts say Bichette’s World Series showing boosted his price, with projections such as seven years at around $189 million cited by CBS Sports’ RJ Anderson.
- Sportsnet’s Ben Nicholson-Smith says the Blue Jays are expected to engage top free agents, including Tucker, and high-end starters like Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease and Ranger Suárez, with Cease highlighted for strong underlying metrics.
- ESPN reporting relayed by Bleacher Report indicates Tucker is expected to leave the Cubs and seek a deal north of $300 million, with big-market teams such as the Dodgers, Giants and Phillies mentioned as suitors.