"Bo Bichette will officially hit the open market. As expected, the Toronto Blue Jays' cornerstone infielder declined the $22.05 million qualifying offer to become a free agent. The 27-year-old was one of nine players to decline their qualifying offer, with other notable names being Kyle Tucker, Dylan Cease, Edwin Díaz, Ranger Suárez, and Michael King. There were a handful of players to accepted their qualifying offer."
"Coming into the 2025 season, Bichette had the worst year of his career, slashing .225/.277/.322 with four home runs in 336 plate appearances in what was an injury-filled season. Well, he bounced back in a big way, slashing .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs in 628 plate appearances for a 134 wRC+, the best wRC+ of his career. If Bichette signs elsewhere this off-season, the Blue Jays are entitled to draft compensation in the 2026 draft. That pick would be after the fourth round."
Bo Bichette declined the $22.05 million qualifying offer and will enter free agency after being one of nine players to reject their offers. Several players accepted qualifying offers, including Trent Grisham, Gleyber Torres, Brandon Woodruff, and Shota Imanaga. Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins indicated the team remains in Bichette’s market. Bichette rebounded from an injury-affected downturn to post a career-best 134 wRC+ with a .311/.357/.483 line and 18 home runs in 628 plate appearances. If he signs elsewhere, Toronto would receive a 2026 compensation pick after the fourth round; the club has received compensation picks in recent drafts.
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