Overview
- Jon Heyman reports the Yankees, Dodgers and Cubs have recently checked on the free-agent infielder, expanding his market beyond earlier Blue Jays–Red Sox interest.
- The Yankees are fielding offers on Jazz Chisholm Jr., and with Anthony Volpe expected to start 2026 on the injured list after shoulder surgery, Bichette could be evaluated at shortstop or second.
- Chicago’s inquiry comes as Nico Hoerner draws trade interest, signaling the Cubs could explore a second-base opening or a third-base fit for Bichette depending on other moves.
- Los Angeles has Mookie Betts at shortstop but short-term questions at second and a potential long-term need at third, aligning with reports that clubs view Bichette across multiple infield spots.
- He hit .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs in 2025, struggled by advanced defensive metrics, logged a brief World Series stint at second, and while Toronto says it remains engaged, contract figures circulating are only projections.