Major Offseason Moves for Toronto Blue Jays
After the pain of losing the World Series in seven games to the Los Angeles Dodgers fades, the Toronto Blue Jays face a significant offseason. One key development has already occurred: pitcher Shane Bieber decided to exercise his $16 million option to stay with the Blue Jays for the 2026 season. Bieber was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians before the trade deadline, and his choice to remain came as a surprise but secured a top-tier starting pitcher for Toronto's rotation.
Decisions Ahead for Key Players
The Blue Jays must also make crucial decisions about other important players, including their star shortstop, Bo Bichette. Bichette suffered an injury in early September that kept him out until the World Series. Despite not being fully healed, he played through the pain on baseball's biggest stage.
Bo Bichette’s Future with the Blue Jays
Bichette has expressed a strong desire to stay with Toronto. He is expected to sign a lucrative new contract and, according to Mike Axisa of CBS Sports, this new deal might include a change in his playing position for the upcoming season.
"Bichette returning to Toronto next season on an eight-year, $250 million contract."
This move would not be unexpected and could mark a major change in Bichette's role with the team.
Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays are poised for an active offseason, with Shane Bieber secured and Bo Bichette expected to re-sign on a long-term deal that may include a positional change.