"The Toronto Blue Jays' top offseason priority following the recent seven-year deal for right-hander Dylan Cease should remain retaining free-agent infielder Bo Bichette, as they hope to build on the momentum of their run to the World Series in 2025. The star shortstop is being pursued by several other teams with the profile of an elite-hitting middle infielder who rarely hits the open market."
"He hit .311 (2 nd in the AL), with 44 doubles, 18 home runs, 94 RBI, and a .840 OPS before a home-plate collision with New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells prematurely ended his regular season on September 6 th . The 27-year-old displayed strength of character by returning for the World Series before he was 100% and hit .348, and drove in six runs, including a memorable three-run jack that opened the scoring in Game 7 of the Fall Classic."
"We also saw Bichette play second base for the first time in his pro career, and he looked quite capable there in the small sample size provided. With Andrés Giménez in tow for the next four seasons as a player with one of the best defensive reputations in baseball, having Bo as a premium offensive player at second base makes sense."
The Blue Jays signed right-hander Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal but should prioritize retaining Bo Bichette in free agency. Bichette is an elite-hitting middle infielder who rarely reaches the open market and is being pursued by multiple teams. Kyle Tucker represents a strong fit as a left-handed power bat, but the team likely cannot sign both stars. Bichette hit .311 with 44 doubles and produced in the World Series despite injury, demonstrating durability and clutch hitting. Bichette showed positional versatility at second base and fits well alongside Andrés Giménez defensively and in the lineup. His fan popularity and clubhouse value add further reason to prioritize re-signing him.
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