Blue Jays All-Star Bo Bichette Faces Major Contract Ahead of Free Agency
The Toronto Blue Jays came close to ending their 30+ year championship drought but fell short at the last moment. As the offseason begins, the team aims to keep its star players and strengthen weak spots.
Bo Bichette’s Contract Outlook
All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette is a key player the Blue Jays want to retain, though it may be challenging given his projected earnings. Insider Tim Britton from The Athletic forecasts Bichette to sign an eight-year, $212 million contract.
Comparisons and Contract Projections
“For Bichette, Willy Adames’ seven-year, $182 million deal with the Giants last winter is particularly helpful. While Adames’ overall production outstrips Bichette’s, the latter has been a better offensive player, and offense gets paid more than defense… Bichette is also a year younger, which could mitigate some of his injury concerns. That’s where the comp to Seager comes in; Seager was a fellow shortstop who performed when healthy but missed plenty of time, and he was paid off his peak performance. Bichette won’t reach those heights, but he should be able to surpass Adames’ deal.”
2025 Season Performance
- Bichette played 139 games in the 2025 season.
- He posted a slash line of .311/.357/.483/.840.
- Hit 44 doubles, 18 home runs, and drove in 94 runs (RBI).
This performance strengthens his value as an offensive asset despite some injury concerns.
Summary
Bo Bichette is poised for a significant contract this offseason, reflecting his strong offensive skills and potential to exceed comparable shortstop deals despite durability questions.
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