MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Bo Bichette.
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. However, Boston's pursuit of Bichette might hinge on whether it is able to re-sign Alex Bregman.
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, who is a free agent after opting out of his contract with the Red Sox in November.
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.
Dec. 9: Bichette recently met with Red Sox (report)
The Red Sox's interest in Bichette may be intensifying.
Boston recently had a meeting with the All-Star infielder, according to a report from Ari Alexander of WHDH 7News in Boston. The meeting, which took place over Zoom, reportedly went well, and Bichette "came away impressed with the Red Sox," Alexander wrote.
The Athletic reported last week (subscription required) that Boston views Bichette as an "intriguing alternative" if it can't bring back third baseman Alex Bregman. If the Red Sox do end up with Bichette, they could place him at second base -- a position he had never played in the Majors prior to the 2025 World Series -- with Trevor Story remaining at shortstop and possibly Marcelo Mayer at third base.
The Red Sox, in their search for an impact bat, have been linked to most of the top hitters on the open market, including Bichette and Bregman.
Dec. 5: Will Sox end up with Bichette instead of Bregman?
The Bichette-to-Boston chatter isn't losing any steam.
The Red Sox see Bichette as an "intriguing alternative" to re-signing Alex Bregman, according to a report from The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon (subscription required).
While Bichette, a shortstop (for now), and Bregman, a third baseman, don't play the same position, they're both two of the top right-handed-hitting infielders available this winter. The Red Sox could move Bichette to second base if they signed him, per The Athletic's report, since they already have a shortstop for 2026 in Trevor Story.
The report notes that bringing back Bregman is still a priority for Boston, but Bichette would also fit the bill as a middle-of-the-order bat.
The Red Sox were first linked to Bichette a few weeks ago, when WEEI's Rob Bradford reported they were interested in the former Blue Jays All-Star.
Dec. 3: Will Blue Jays turn focus to Bichette after adding Cease, Ponce?
The Blue Jays have been active this offseason, addressing their rotation with the additions of Dylan Cease (seven years, $210 million) and Cody Ponce (three years, $30 million), but those moves may be just the start for the defending AL champs.
According to MLB.com's Keegan Matheson, Toronto's spending in the pitching market hasn't taken it out of the mix for Bichette, its longtime shortstop. The Blue Jays also have their eyes on outfielder Kyle Tucker.