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Dodgers Expected to Pursue Projected $170 Million Blue Jays All-Star to Replace Max Muncy

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jon Conahan | Last updated May 24, 2025 5:20 PM ET

There's a scenario where the Toronto Blue Jays could move on from Bo Bichette during the trade deadline, considering he hits free agency at the end of the year.

There's even a chance that the Los Angeles Dodgers could be interested in adding him to play shortstop and move Mookie Betts back to the outfield. It, quite frankly, makes perfect sense, as the Dodgers have had some issues in the outfield with Andy Pages and Michael Conforto.

Free agency would be a different story.

When looking at Bichette's future market, Jim Bowden of The Athletic believes he might be willing to move to third base for a team like the Dodgers. That would see the Dodgers move on from Max Muncy and not put Betts in the outfield, but either way, it could make sense.

“Bichette was so consistent from 2021 to 2023, hitting 20 homers or more each year and leading the American League in hits twice. His OPS+ ranged from 121 to 128 in those seasons. Bichette had a subpar 2024 during which he battled injuries, but he has been better this year, hitting .286 with four homers and a 119 OPS+, which matches his career mark.

“He’ll need to pick it up some and get back to his 2021-23 form if he wants to get paid at that value, which is probably close to the six-year, $171 million offer that Bregman received from the Tigers last offseason. Bichette might have to be willing to move to third base for certain interested teams like the Tigers, Yankees or Dodgers, but he should have a strong market if he plays at his accustomed level this season,” he wrote.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see the Dodgers be the one team to allow Bichette to play. He hasn't shown that he can hit for power in recent years, and his value has decreased.

However, there's undoubtedly still something left in the tank, hitting .289 and leading the AL in hits twice in his career.

The Dodgers have proven they're willing to spend, so why not try it with a two-time All-Star who is only 27 years old?

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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