Overview
- Jon Heyman reports the Yankees, Dodgers and Cubs have checked on free agent Bo Bichette, adding new suitors to his market.
- The Yankees are fielding trade inquiries on second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr., a development that could precede positional changes if Bichette is pursued.
- Toronto executives say they plan to stay in Bichette’s market, though he remains unsigned as a valuation gap persists between expectations and team offers.
- Clubs are evaluating Bichette beyond shortstop, with interest at second and third base, after a 2025 season highlighted by a .311 average, 18 homers and 94 RBIs.
- With uncertainty around Bichette’s future, Blue Jays prospect Sean Keys enters 2026 as a noted breakout candidate after setting High-A Vancouver’s single-season home run record in 2025.