"He's a player who will consistently get on base and make pitchers work with his .337 OBP. That's incredibly important when you have a bat like Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s in your lineup. Bichette adds a solid layer of protection for Guerrero, which was shown as recently as Game 7 of the World Series, when Guerrero got intentionally walked and Bichette smacked a three-run home run immediately after."
"The 27-year-old shortstop has already proven that he can bounce back from a rough year as well. In 2024, he slumped, posting a -0.3 WAR on a .225 average. Despite his 2025 campaign being shortened by injury, he was back near the top of the league in hits with 181 while hitting above .300. Signing Bichette to a long-term deal would solidify the heart of the Blue Jays' hitting corps and allow the team to build around the terrifying duo."
Bo Bichette returned from a knee injury to hit .348 across seven World Series games, including a three-run homer in Game 7. He is a career .294 hitter, two-time All-Star, two-time MLB hits leader, with a .806 OPS, 121 OPS+ and .337 OBP. He slumped in 2024, posting a -0.3 WAR and a .225 average, but rebounded in 2025 with 181 hits while batting above .300 despite missed time. Bichette has expressed a desire to remain in Toronto. The Blue Jays must weigh offering a large long-term contract against the risk of losing his bat to a contender.
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