"The superstar infielder, who remains one of the top unsigned free-agent hitters, plans to meet with the Philadelphia Phillies in the "coming days," reports Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The club will hold a video conference with the 27-year-old free agent, and their interest in him is considered "legitimate." If the Phillies sign Bichette, the financial ramifications would likely close the door on the possibility of re-signing veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto, whom they've been pursuing in free agency, as Gelb notes."
"Bichette's willingness to shift to second base has enriched his market, as it now includes Philadelphia, which already employs Trea Turner at shortstop. This addition would push Bryson Stott to third base, assuming the front office trades Bohm. There appears to be a healthy market brewing for Bichette, who remains a possibility to return to the Toronto Blue Jays, although that outcome seems less likely following the signing of Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto."
Bo Bichette, a top unsigned free-agent hitter, plans to meet with the Philadelphia Phillies in the coming days via a video conference, and the club's interest is described as legitimate. A Phillies signing of Bichette could preclude re-signing veteran catcher J.T. Realmuto and force payroll moves that might make Alec Bohm expendable. Bichette's willingness to move to second base expands his market and would allow Trea Turner to remain at shortstop, potentially moving Bryson Stott to third if Bohm is traded. Other teams linked to Bichette include the Blue Jays, Cubs, Red Sox, Yankees, and Dodgers. Philadelphia has already committed large contracts this offseason and would elevate its contender status with Bichette.
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