"Bichette has mostly played shortstop since making his Blue Jays debut in 2019, but Andres Giménez is expected to slide over to the position this year with Ernie Clement becoming the everyday second baseman. Anthony Santander and George Springer also figure to split the reps at designated hitter, leaving little to no opportunities for Bichette if he were to re-sign."
"The Blue Jays theoretically could trade Santander to create an opening for Bichette, but there is no guarantee that a team would take on the remainder of his five-year, $92.5 million contract. Bichette returning to the Blue Jays seemingly would only be realistic if his market never develops and he is willing to sign a short-term deal in order to test free agency again in the near future."
Bo Bichette hit .311/.357/.483 with 44 doubles, 18 home runs and 94 RBI in 139 games and was projected to command a seven-year, roughly $200 million contract. Toronto added Dylan Cease, Kazuma Okamoto, Cody Ponce and Tyler Rogers and has continued pursuing Kyle Tucker. Andres Giménez is expected to move to shortstop and Ernie Clement to everyday second base, while Anthony Santander and George Springer are slated to split designated-hitter duties. Trading Santander could open a spot but his five-year, $92.5 million contract complicates trades. Bichette’s return would likely require a short-term deal if his market underperforms.
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