Ranking Blue Jays SS Bo Bichette's Top 10 Landing Spots Ahead of MLB Free Agency

For Bo Bichette's career and finances, the difference a single season can make in free agency is striking. After the roughest year of his career just a season ago, lucrative long-term deals seemed unlikely. Yet following a strong comeback and an impressive offensive performance, he's positioned for a major payday—potentially reaching a nine-figure contract.

Performance Highlights

2025 Season Stats: .311/.357/.483, 18 HR, 94 RBI, 4 SB, 3.4 bWAR
Career Stats: .294/.337/.469, 111 HR, 437 RBI, 60 SB, 20.8 bWAR
Spotrac Market Estimate: 8 years, $186 million

Despite missing the final three weeks of the season with a sprained knee, Bichette might have led Major League Baseball in hits, underscoring his consistency and offensive skill.

Shortstop Market Overview

The current shortstop market presents unique challenges. Many franchises already have long-term commitments at the position, limiting demand for an expensive free agent.

Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts: signed through 2033
Mookie Betts: under contract through 2032
Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager, Willy Adames, and Ezequiel Tovar: through 2031
Geraldo Perdomo (Diamondbacks): five more years of team control
Dansby Swanson: four years remaining
Rising talents such as Elly De La Cruz, Masyn Winn, Zach Neto, Gunnar Henderson, and CJ Abrams: free agents only after 2028

“Because of that and his considerably less-than-elite defense at shortstop, there's a good chance Bichette gets asked to move to either second base or designated hitter on a new deal.”

Market Outlook

Bichette's offensive power and improved consistency guarantee strong interest, but team fits will depend on positional flexibility and long-term roster planning across the league.

Author’s summary: Bo Bichette’s resurgence and strong batting stats give him leverage in a crowded market, where defensive limitations may influence his next team’s role for him.

Bleacher Report — 2025-11-03