Blue Jays’ Bo Bichette Projected for Major Contract
The Toronto Blue Jays narrowly missed winning their first championship in over 30 years, and now face an important offseason focused on retaining key players and addressing team weaknesses.
Bo Bichette's Contract Outlook
Shortstop and two-time All-Star Bo Bichette is a critical player the Blue Jays need to keep. However, securing him could be challenging due to expectations of a significant contract.
According to The Athletic's Tim Britton, Bichette is projected to receive an eight-year, $212 million deal.
Comparisons and Contract Context
Bichette’s potential deal is often compared to Willy Adames' recent seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. Although Adames has stronger overall production, Bichette's offensive output has been superior, which typically commands higher salaries.
“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.”
Another comparison is to Corey Seager, a shortstop who showed peak performance but missed time due to injuries. Bichette, while unlikely to match Seager’s peak, is expected to surpass Adames' contract value.
2025 Season Performance
During the latest season, Bichette posted a slash line of .311/.357/.483/.840 with 44 doubles, 18 home runs, and 94 RBIs over 139 games.
Summary: Bo Bichette is projected to secure a lucrative long-term contract reflecting his superior offensive impact and youth, making him a key figure for Blue Jays’ future success.