What it will seemingly take for Blue Jays to re-sign Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays stay lively of their pursuit of expertise following their unsuccessful World Sequence run.

They’ve reportedly stayed in contact with Kyle Tucker, all whereas Bo Bichette exams the market as some of the sought-after free brokers in baseball.

The Blue Jays and Bichette have mentioned all the correct issues concerning a possible reunion, however there have been little to no updates on the state of affairs.

And with a number of groups coming into the race to land the 27-year-old, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic believes a return to Canada is “more and more unlikely.”

The Blue Jays might solely signal Bo Bichette to a short-term deal

Bannon stories that the Blue Jays’ crowded center infield means they could solely be involved in Bichette if he desires to signal a shorter contract.

“Maybe if Bichette elects to take a shorter take care of opt-outs, much like the contracts signed by Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso and Cody Bellinger in latest offseasons, the Jays might make issues work for a 12 months,” Bannon reported. “Extra seemingly, Toronto must make a big commerce, like shifting Anthony Santander with 4 years left on his deal, to open room for Bichette.”

Given his present market worth and all of the groups retaining tabs on him, that does not sound seemingly at this level.

Bichette is reportedly prepared to maneuver to second base after thriving there within the World Sequence, and that ought to solely open up extra alternatives in free company for him. 

These alternatives, nevertheless, will most certainly drive him away from Canadian soil.