"Although the Phillies look like a fit for the 27-year-old free agent, there are certainly some moving parts that would need to get ironed out, including a potential trade of their current third baseman, Alec Bohm. Bohm, who's been a Philly since 2020, would most likely be the player who'd reap the effects of a Bichette deal, considering he hasn't had an OPS higher than .780 since his rookie year. It's evident, there is a ton of momentum between Bichette and the Phillies."
"What makes this development especially concerning for the Blue Jays is how well Philadelphia aligns with what Bichette is believed to value at this stage of his career. The Phillies offer a win-now roster built around established stars and a market that has shown a willingness to spend aggressively to sustain contention. Add in the hitter-friendly confines of Citizens Bank Park, and his prior relationship with Don Mattingly, it's easy to see why the fit is being taken seriously."
Bo Bichette reportedly met with the Philadelphia Phillies and the meeting reportedly went very well, increasing interest from both sides. Philadelphia offers a win-now roster, a hitter-friendly Citizens Bank Park, an established payroll, proximity to Bichette's home in spring, and a prior Mattingly connection. A Bichette signing would likely require the Phillies to address their current third base situation, with Alec Bohm the most probable trade candidate after underwhelming offensive numbers since his rookie year. Other teams believed to be pursuing Bichette include the Blue Jays, Yankees, Dodgers, Red Sox, and several big-market clubs. Bichette is believed to seek around $300 million.
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