"They've added starting pitchers, they've added relief options, and they've added an interesting bat, but they still haven't replaced Bo Bichette. Last season, the free agent slashed .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs in 628 plate appearances for a 134 wRC+. It was a great rebound season after a disastrous 2024. In this article, we'll see how much of a fit Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Alex Bregman are after the signing of Okamoto."
"Tucker is the best bat on the market, but he also fits what the Blue Jays love in a player. He's a contact hitter who rarely strikes out, can hit for power, and is solid defensively. The outfielder is also something that they need, given that he's a left-handed batting outfielder who has hit second in the lineup throughout his career. Last season, Tucker slashed .266/.377/.464 with 22 home runs in 597 plate appearances."
"It's been reported that the outfielder suffered a hairline fracture on his hand, which could explain his "down year". Prior to the hand injury that was sustained on Jun. 1, Tucker slashing .283/.391/.520 with 12 home runs in 266 plate appearances, good enough for a 150 wRC+ Even after the injury, Tucker slashed .253/.366/.419 with 10 home runs in 331 plate appearances, as he had a 125 wRC+ in that span. Tucker is a legitimate gamechanger, his 23.4 fWAR since 2021 is the 10th-best for position players."
Blue Jays added starting pitchers, relief options, and an additional bat but remain without a replacement for Bo Bichette. Bichette produced a .311/.357/.483 line with 18 home runs in 628 plate appearances for a 134 wRC+, a strong rebound after 2024. The signing of Okamoto prompts evaluation of Bichette, Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, and Alex Bregman as potential fits. Kyle Tucker profiles as a contact hitter with power, low strikeout rates, solid defense, left-handed lineup balance, and a strong pre-injury .283/.391/.520 stretch. Cody Bellinger presents a similar but less promising profile, with solid power and defense.
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