Bo Bichette Affirms Commitment to Blue Jays After Game 7 Defeat
Bo Bichette remains determined to continue his career in Toronto despite the Blue Jays losing Game 7 of the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night. When questioned about his upcoming free agency, Bichette reaffirmed his loyalty to the team that drafted him in 2016.
“I’ve said I want to be here from the beginning,”
Bichette nearly became a Toronto legend by hitting a three-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in the third inning, but a late rally by the Dodgers dashed both his and the Blue Jays’ championship hopes. The 27-year-old, a two-time All-Star, missed the ALDS and ALCS as he recovered from a knee injury sustained in early September.
He made a return for the World Series, shifting from his usual shortstop position to second base to ease back into play. During the series, Bichette posted an impressive 8-for-23 with six RBIs and a .922 OPS against the Dodgers.
“I’ll remember this group forever,”
“I think this group taught me what a team is. I think it's probably the most valuable lesson in my career, so they mean a ton to me.”
After a challenging 2024 season marked by injury and inconsistency, Bichette rebounded in 2025. Over 139 games, he posted a .311 batting average, .357 on-base percentage, and .483 slugging percentage, with 18 home runs, 94 RBIs, and 181 hits.
Summary
Bo Bichette’s loyalty to the Blue Jays remains firm despite injury setbacks and a tough World Series loss, highlighting his growth and strong connection to the team.