Bo Bichette remains on the free-agent market as one of the best position players available. A career shortstop, Bichette has reportedly told teams that he's willing to accept moving to second base. That should open several opportunities. Here, we break down the teams that should be most interested in signing the 27-year-old and where he'd best fit.
No club knows Bichette better than the Blue Jays. He's spent his entire professional career with the organization after Toronto selected him in the second round in 2016. Although the two sides have openly said they want to continue the partnership, extension talks never materialized, and the front office didn't seem to show the same urgency in locking up Bichette as it did with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Bichette has also consistently expressed his desire to win a championship with the Blue Jays, especially alongside Guerrero, with the pair coming painfully close in 2025.
Toronto's acquisition of Andrés Giménez ahead of last season appeared to hint that Bichette's days in Toronto might be numbered - at least at shortstop. Giménez is more valuable if he's at shortstop, and maybe Bichette acknowledged that when he volunteered to play second base in the World Series. The Blue Jays need another middle-of-the-order bat, which is a role Bichette is well-suited for. However, free agents Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman are also options, and there's an argument to be made that both would fit the team better. Still, there's a path toward a reunion if the Blue Jays want it. Bichette could play second base, pushing Ernie Clement to third and Addison Barger into a corner outfield spot. But perhaps Toronto would like to bring in a new face.
The Red Sox have seemingly been searching for a long-term answer at second base since Dustin Pedroia. Bichette could man the position with Trevor Story locked in at shortstop, and he'd serve as a younger replacement should Bregman not re-sign. Deploying Bichette at second base would also allow the Red Sox to move Marcelo Mayer to third base.
Boston needs to add another bat this winter, and Bichette's offensive profile would fit perfectly. The Red Sox are looking for someone who doesn't strike out much, while Bichette's pull-side power would be an excellent match for Fenway Park. Additionally, the front office is reluctant to hand out long-term deals to players over 30, making Bichette a better long-term bet, as he's only set to enter his age-28 season. He may not bring the same clubhouse voice or defensive presence as Bregman did in Boston, but Bichette's offensive upside and youth make him less of a gamble on a long-term contract.
The Yankees have been too quiet this winter. Similar to the situation with the Red Sox, Bichette is percisely the type of hitter New York needs. The lineup has enough power as currently constructed but suffers from too many strikeouts. Bichette's ability to make contact would be a perfect complement batting around Aaron Judge.
His defensive fit in the Bronx is a little more complicated. Bichette could fill in at shortstop if the Yankees have soured enough on Anthony Volpe, but that would mean trading one inconsistent defender for another. Alternatively, Bichette could slot in at second base and push Jazz Chisholm Jr. to center field or third base. However, that scenario opens the door to a Volpe-Bichette tandem up the middle. Brian Cashman tried to address run prevention at the deadline last summer by acquiring Ryan McMahon, so it's possible the Yankees aren't targeting Bichette despite his offensive profile fitting the club.
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. The Dodgers don't have many holes, but second base is one of them if the club would rather deploy Tommy Edman in more of a utility role. Adding Bichette would also give Los Angeles depth at shortstop, allowing Mookie Betts to return to right field when needed. The reigning World Series champs have enough roster flexibility to accommodate a Bichette acquisition pretty easily. Infielders Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas are free agents at the end of 2026, making Bichette the long-term option in the infield. Furthermore, Bichette's a player who doesn't crave the spotlight and could blend in on a team already full of stars. Of course, L.A. would be just fine without Bichette, but it's had no problem attracting free agents, and why wouldn't he be interested if the Dodgers call?
Seattle came within one game of reaching the World Series for the first time in franchise history, and now is the time for Jerry Dipoto to be all-in with a roster that's fully in its championship window. After re-signing Josh Naylor, the club is likely pushing its financial limits. Still, with J.P. Crawford and Randy Arozarena coming off the books after next season, ownership should see this as an opportunity to spend now.
Signing Bichette would go a long way in replacing Jorge Polanco's production from last season while deepening the lineup. The Mariners received almost no production from the bottom of their order in the ALCS, which ultimately led to their demise. A batting order featuring Arozarena, Bichette, Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez, and Naylor at the top is about as imposing as you can find. With the AL wide open, Seattle has to act with extreme urgency.
The Rangers created an opening at second base when they traded Marcus Semien this winter. Texas is also still in its competitive window and could benefit from adding another right-handed bat in the middle of its lineup to hit in front of Corey Seager.
After winning the 2023 World Series, the Rangers missed the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. An underwhelming offense was one of the main culprits in 2025, as Texas finished 22nd in runs and 26th in average and OPS. Chris Young has spent the first two months of the offseason remaking his club, but a major addition is still needed if he really wants to see improvement. The Rangers are well under the first luxury-tax threshold, too.
The Giants have appeared in the playoffs just once in the last nine seasons (2021). Brought in to breathe new life into the franchise, Buster Posey has demonstrated his aggressiveness after landing Rafael Devers in a shocking trade in June. Devers can anchor the lineup for the foreseeable future, but San Francisco will need more than what the supporting cast can offer. Though Willy Adames and Matt Chapman are strong supplemental pieces, rounding out the infield with someone like Bichette could finally get the Giants back into the postseason.
There's likely some concern about handing out another long-term contract, with Adames, Chapman, and Devers all signed through at least the 2030 season. However, San Francisco's struggles to develop core players during this stretch of mediocrity means ownership must be convinced to spend more if it wants to compete with the Dodgers in the division. Bichette would be the perfect complement to an offense that ranked in the bottom half in runs and OPS last season.
