"The GM meetings are taking place in Las Vegas this week, which will lead to a plethora of rumors and reports over the coming days. Free agency being wide open now means teams can talk with players and their representatives, although it's still too early for any big names to come off the board. One of those is star infielder Bo Bichette, who Jon Morosi reported on Tuesday is drawing interest as either a second or third baseman from multiple teams with established shortstops."
"Bichette, coming off a trip to the World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, played 132 games at shortstop before going on the injured list with a sprained left knee. He missed almost all of September and the early rounds of the postseason before being activated when the Blue Jays earned their trip to the Fall Classic. Even though he was still noticeably impacted by the injury, Bichette posted a .922 OPS in the series."
"The Cubs have Dansby Swanson under contract through the 2029 season, so they're not in the market for a shortstop. However, Gold Glove second baseman Nico Hoerner is set to hit the open market after 2026. The Cubs will likely try to bring him back via another extension, but that isn't guaranteed. Were they to make a splash like this in free agency, Bichette could play third base for at least one season."
GM meetings in Las Vegas coincide with the start of wide-open free agency, allowing teams to speak with players and representatives. Bo Bichette is drawing interest from multiple teams to move off shortstop and play second or third base. Bichette played 132 games at shortstop before a sprained left knee landed him on the injured list; he missed most of September and the early postseason but returned for the World Series and posted a .922 OPS in the series. The Cubs have Dansby Swanson under contract through 2029, while Nico Hoerner could reach free agency after 2026, which could influence roster decisions. A potential Bichette signing could push him to third base and create trade possibilities involving Matt Shaw as the Cubs pursue pitching upgrades. Bat speed was a noted concern in 2025, ranking in the 12th percentile, though batting output remained strong.
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