MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Bo Bichette.
Jan. 15: What Tucker’s decision might mean for Bichette
Kyle Tucker has made his decision. The outfielder is joining the Dodgers on a four-year, $240 million deal, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. The club has not confirmed. The Blue Jays and Mets were the other two reported finalists for Tucker, who was widely considered to be the top free agent available this offseason.
With Tucker off the board, Bichette is the top-ranked player who remains unsigned from Feinsand’s initial free-agent list.
Tucker’s agreement with the Dodgers could cause the Blue Jays to circle back with their longtime shortstop. Toronto’s chances of re-signing Bichette appeared to be fading as the club ramped up its pursuit of Tucker after landing third baseman Kazuma Okamoto. But now that Tucker is no longer an option, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see the aggressive Blue Jays pivot to Bichette.
The Phillies, Red Sox and Yankees are among the other potential landing spots for Bichette. The 27-year-old recently met with Phillies officials via video. He’s also been tied to the Red Sox throughout the offseason, though Boston’s five-year, $130 million deal with pitcher Ranger Suárez on Wednesday makes it less likely that the team will sign Bichette. The Yankees, meanwhile, were said to be showing more serious interest in Bichette due to the lack of progress in their talks with Cody Bellinger.
Jan. 13: Bichette reportedly meets with Phillies
The Phillies and Bichette met virtually on Monday. Two sources confirmed the meeting to MLB.com, though the club has not commented publicly. The Athletic first reported late last week that the Phillies and Bichette planned to talk.
The Phillies’ interest in Bichette is real. Sources said they believe there is a path to a deal, but several challenges must be met. More >
Jan. 11: Will Red Sox ramp up their pursuit of Bichette after losing out on Bregman?
The Red Sox made it known that they wanted Alex Bregman back in Boston and reportedly made him an "aggressive offer." Alas, they now have a hole to fill on their infield after Bregman agreed to a five-year deal with the Cubs on Saturday, per sources.
Boston might have an in-house solution at third base in Marcelo Mayer. The No. 4 overall pick in the 2021 Draft said on Saturday -- before the Bregman news broke -- that he was mentally and physically preparing himself to play either second or third base, depending on how the rest of the roster filled out.
If Mayer takes over at the hot corner, that still leaves second base as a bit of a question mark for Boston. And there is an obvious answer in Bichette.
Boston is among the teams involved in the Bichette sweepstakes, although the Yankees are reportedly in the mix, and the Phillies are expected to meet with him on Monday. Still, The Athletic's Jen McCaffrey writes (subscription required) that the 27-year-old is "likely to be" the Red Sox's "primary target" in free agency now that Bregman has departed.
Other free-agent possibilities for Boston include third baseman Eugenio Suárez. It could also make a trade for a third baseman such as the Astros' Isaac Paredes, or a second baseman such as the Cardinals' Brendan Donovan or the Cubs' Nico Hoerner, with Mayer taking over at third.
Jan. 8: Phillies set to meet with Bichette; Yankees' interest intensifying (reports)
As the chances of a reunion with the Blue Jays continue to fade, interest in Bichette is picking up elsewhere.
According to The Athletic's Matt Gelb and Ken Rosenthal, Phillies officials are expected to meet with Bichette on a video conference this week. Meanwhile, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees are “looking more seriously” at Bichette due to a gap in their negotiations with outfielder Cody Bellinger, with whom they’ve exchanged multiple contract proposals. More >
Jan. 7: Who's in on Bichette as hopes of Blue Jays reunion fade?
On Tuesday, the Blue Jays introduced Japanese star Kazuma Okamoto, who could be the team's starting third baseman come Opening Day. Ernie Clement had been at the head of the depth chart at that position, but he may now shift over to second base, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Andrés Giménez locking down first base and shortstop, respectively.
So where does that leave Bichette? Perhaps somewhere other than Toronto.
A reunion with Bichette "appears increasingly unlikely," according to The Athletic's Mitch Bannon (subscription required). Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic shared that same sentiment during Tuesday's edition of Foul Territory.
"The Jays will likely stay in touch with Bichette’s representatives as free agency remains fluid and plans evolve," Bannon wrote. "Perhaps if Bichette elects to take a shorter deal with opt-outs, similar to the contracts signed by Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso, and Cody Bellinger in recent offseasons, the Jays could make things work for a year. More likely, Toronto would have to make a significant trade, like moving Anthony Santander with four years left on his deal, to open room for Bichette."
Even as there may no longer be any room for Bichette with the only franchise he has known as a pro, he still has plenty of teams jockeying for his services. That group is believed to include the Phillies, Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers and Red Sox, as MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported on Jan. 3.
Jan. 3: Phils in the mix to land Bichette?
It appears the market for Bichette is widening, with MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reporting that the Phillies are also "among a number of big-market teams to have interest" in the star middle infielder. With Bichette, who has primarily played shortstop during his Major League career, reportedly willing to play second base on a full-time basis, it stands to reason that more clubs would be in the mix to sign him.
The Phillies have Trea Turner entrenched at short, with Bryson Stott currently penciled in as the club's everyday second baseman. Stott has been productive, particularly on defense, but Bichette would represent a significant upgrade at the plate for an already potent Philadelphia lineup. Bichette appeared at second base for the first time in his big league career during the World Series and handled the position admirably, getting his bat into the lineup despite coming off a left knee injury.
Jan. 1: Yankees, Cubs, Dodgers among clubs eyeing Bichette (report)
There appear to be at least five suitors for Bichette as we enter 2026. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman writes in the New York Post (subscription required) that the Yankees, Cubs and Dodgers are all in the mix. Heyman adds that the Yanks and Cubs are fielding trade inquiries for their respective second basemen, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Nico Hoerner. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported last month that Bichette has told teams he is willing to move from shortstop to second base, so a trade involving either one of those aforementioned players could open a spot for Bichette.
However, Heyman also reports (subscription required) that the Blue Jays want Bichette back, and the Red Sox can't be ruled out for the two-time All-Star either.
Dec. 16: Bichette willing to move to second base
Bichette has started to tell teams that he’d be willing to move to second base, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
The longtime shortstop played second base for the first time in the 2025 World Series as he dealt with a knee injury that had kept him out for Toronto’s first two postseason series. His willingness to move there long term could broaden his market in free agency, perhaps making him an option for a number of clubs that aren't interested in him as a shortstop.
Among teams that have been linked to Bichette most often this offseason, the Braves are the only one that had a clear opening at short, but they filled that by signing Ha-Seong Kim to a one-year, $20 million deal on Monday.
The Red Sox, who reportedly met with Bichette via Zoom, are believed to be one of the teams eyeing him for second base. Boston has Trevor Story at shortstop and could put Marcelo Mayer at third to replace Alex Bregman.
Given his declining range at shortstop, Bichette’s openness to a position switch could also make him more attractive to the incumbent Blue Jays, who have three-time Gold Glove Award winner Andrés Giménez available to play short.
The Dodgers (Mookie Betts), Mets (Francisco Lindor) and Giants (Willy Adames) are three other teams with established shortstops that could consider Bichette for second base.
The Yankees (Anthony Volpe) and Cubs (Dansby Swanson) could become fits, too, if the trade buzz surrounding New York's Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Chicago's Nico Hoerner comes to fruition.
The trade market for second basemen is actually quite robust, with the D-backs' Ketel Marte, the Cardinals' Brendan Donovan, the Rays' Brandon Lowe and the Mets' Jeff McNeil among those reported to be available. But the second-base options are much more limited in free agency, potentially creating an opportunity for Bichette.