Blue Jays Receive Bo Bichette News on Monday

Bichette missed the entire postseason until the Fall Classic while recovering from a left knee sprain. He was not at full strength, limited on the basepaths and in the field, which led to a move from shortstop to second base. Still, his bat remained elite when he returned. Over seven World Series games, Bichette hit .348 with a .385 OBP, .923 OPS, one home run and six RBIs, elevating his performance despite the injury and lengthy absence.

Given the Blue Jays’ strong season and long-awaited postseason breakthrough, Bichette is now expected to re-sign with the organization, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. “Bichette, who was expected to depart Toronto a year ago and whose name surfaced a year ago in trade talks, now is expected to stay put to complete their goodwill tour,” Nightengale reported on Monday.

The shift in outlook comes just one year after Bichette’s departure seemed likely. Toronto’s deep playoff run generated significant revenue, which has changed the team’s offseason approach and made it a place where Bichette can feel confident about spending the rest of his career.

After the World Series loss, Bichette made it clear he wants to remain with the organization, and Nightengale’s report reinforces that stance. “I’ve said I wanted to be here from the beginning,” he said (h/t The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon). Given that he is a free agent, this may not be the strongest negotiation tactic for securing the largest possible deal from a contender.

Bichette remains the top priority, but Nightengale also reported that the Blue Jays plan to pursue Kyle Tucker, widely regarded as the most impactful player on the free agent market. “They just earned an extra $50 million or so in revenue from their World Series run. They’ll put it right back into the team and could be the favorite for Kyle Tucker,” Nightengale wrote.

With momentum, money and motivation on their side, the Blue Jays are positioned to be one of the most aggressive and intriguing teams of the 2026 offseason.

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