"Perhaps the left knee sprain that cost Bichette most of September and the entire American League postseason has scared some teams off. But even if teams view him more as a second baseman than a shortstop, this is a 27-year-old who has led the AL in hits twice (2021, 2022) and would have a third time if not for his injury this past year. One would think teams would be lining up to sign Bichette."
"The good thing for Bichette, though, is that, given his youth, he can consider taking a lucrative short-term deal that allows him to return to the market in a year or two without a qualifying offer attached, and perhaps with a cleaner health picture."
"Los Angeles could make out like bandits, giving Bichette the same deal that Alex Bregman signed with the Red Sox last year, and having him be their starting second baseman while knowing he has shortstop in his bag of tools."
Los Angeles Dodgers signed closer Edwin Díaz but still face an unresolved outfield need. Rumors link the Dodgers to elite outfielders Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger. Bleacher Report predicts the Dodgers could instead pursue free agent Bo Bichette, who missed September and the AL postseason with a left knee sprain. Bichette is 27, led the American League in hits twice, and could accept a short-term deal to return to the market sooner without a qualifying offer. Los Angeles could deploy Bichette at second base while retaining his shortstop ability, thereby strengthening the middle of the lineup.
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