Blue Jays Facing Bo Bichette Decision Before MLB Trade Deadline
Blue Jays Facing Bo Bichette Decision Before MLB Trade Deadline originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
The Toronto Blue Jays currently sport a 36-30 record and are tied with the Tampa Bay Rays for second place in the American League East. They also trail the first-place New York Yankees by four games, so they are in a decent spot at this juncture of the campaign.
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The Blue Jays have also been trending in the right direction as of late, as they have won eight out of their last 10 games. If they keep this kind of play up, it would undoubtedly improve their odds of making the playoffs this year.
With where the Blue Jays are in the standings right now, they will certainly be a team to watch at the trade deadline. This is especially the case when it comes to one of their top stars.
In a recent article for ESPN, Bradford Doolittle argued that the Blue Jays' biggest objective before the deadline will be to decide whether or not they will trade pending free agent Bo Bichette.
May 24, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) throws to first for an out against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
Doolittle brought up the possibility of the Blue Jays trading Bichette for pitching help and replacing him in their lineup with one of their promising prospects, like Leo Jimenez or Josh Kasevich.
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Doolittle writes:
"Bichette has been better than last season, but he hasn't played so well that Toronto's postseason hopes would be torpedoed by sending him away in advance of his looming free agency, preferably for pitching help."
Trading Bichette would be a massive move for the Blue Jays, as he has been an important part of their roster for multiple years. However, if they do not come to terms on a new deal before the deadline, Toronto may have no choice but to deal him. It would be tough if they lost a valuable asset like him for nothing in free agency.
Bichette, 27, has appeared in 66 games this season with the Blue Jays, where he has eight home runs, 38 RBIs, and a .269 batting average.
Related: Blue Jays Announce Vladimir Guerrero Jr. News Before Cardinals Game
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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