Blue Jays' Bo Bichette Projected for Major Contract Before Free Agency
The Toronto Blue Jays narrowly missed winning a championship after more than 30 years and now face the offseason challenge of retaining key players while addressing team weaknesses.
Bo Bichette's Contract Outlook
Shortstop and two-time All-Star Bo Bichette is a critical player the Blue Jays aim to keep, but securing him may be difficult due to expected high contract demands. According to MLB insider Tim Britton from The Athletic, Bichette is projected to receive an eight-year, $212 million deal.
Comparisons to Similar Players
“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
During the season, Bichette posted a slash line of .311/.357/.483/.840, hitting 44 doubles, 18 home runs, and driving in 94 runs over 139 games.
Summary
This substantial contract projection reflects Bichette’s strong offensive skills and potential, making him a key figure in the Blue Jays' plans moving forward.
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