"Offensively, the Blue Jays' lineup will be worse without Bichette; he was the team's best clutch hitter and most consistent run producer last season. The team's late-September swoon when Bichette was injured -during which they hit .236 as a group with an 87 wRC+-exemplified how his presence made everyone else around him better."
"Ultimately, the Blue Jays will probably be a bit worse offensively this season-but gains in the pitching department could easily offset any losses on that front. Toronto's starting rotation to open the 2025 season was Kevin Gausman, José Berríos, Chris Bassitt, Max Scherzer, and Bowden Francis. It now projects as Gausman, Dylan Cease, Shane Bieber, Trey Yesavage, and either Berríos or Cody Ponce."
Bo Bichette and Kyle Tucker have departed, and Kazuma Okamoto appears likely to be the lone offensive addition this winter. The lineup projects to be worse without Bichette, who was the best clutch hitter and most consistent run producer; the club hit .236 with an 87 wRC+ during his late-September injury absence. Regression risks include George Springer, Daulton Varsho, and Ernie Clement. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Okamoto, and Anthony Santander represent sources of offense and stabilization. Overall offensive decline may be modest, while rotation changes and pitching gains could offset those losses.
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