Overview

• Bo Bichette is set to hit free agency as the only shortstop in the class with All-Star credentials.
• MLB.com’s Keegan Matheson listed the Yankees as a credible threat to sign him, with Mark Feinsand outlining a scenario that treats him as the 2026 shortstop before a future infield reshuffle.
• Bichette’s bat rebounded in 2025, but his defense rated poorly with a minus-13 outs above average, prompting teams to weigh second or third base fits.
• MLB Trade Rumors notes a shifting shortstop market and reports Bichette’s career-worst defensive year alongside another lower-body injury late in the season.
• The sweepstakes remain unsettled with multiple teams in play, though New York’s history of landing rivals and deep resources keep it firmly in the conversation.