Bo Bichette could go from one Yankees American League East rival to another this winter.
The Athletics reported On Friday, some Red Sox officials see free agent Bo Bichette as an “intriguing alternative” if the franchise cannot retain Alex Bregman, who is also on the open market, this offseason.
Bichette, who will turn 28 on Opening Day 2026, spent his entire seven-year big league career with the Blue Jays before hitting free agency.
Rumor has it that several teams, including the Braves, Tigers, Yankees, Mets and Phillies, who are among the best young infielders in baseball, are all interested in the two-time All-Star.
Bichette, who played shortstop his entire MLB career but switched to second base during Toronto’s playoff run, would likely make that move to second permanently or move to third base if he signs with the Red Sox, with Trevor Story taking over the shortstop position in Boston.
Earlier this week, The Post’s Jon Heyman suggested Bregman might suit up for the Blue Jays if they can’t re-sign Bichette, setting up a potential inter-division free agency flip-flop.
Boston is also considering pursuing Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso, Rosenthal said.
Bichette, who is expected to land a deal around $200 million, hit .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs in 139 games last season.
Despite being limited by a left knee injury during their playoff run, Bichette played for the Blue Jays, hitting .348/.444/.478 in seven games.
In a losing effort during Game 7 against the Dodgers, Bichette hit a huge three-run home run, giving Toronto an early 3–0 lead.
With Bichette’s decision looming, the Blue Jays wasted no time in spending the offseason signing right-hander Dylan Cease to a seven-year contract worth $210 million and acquiring KBO MVP pitcher Cody Ponce to a three-year contract worth $30 million.
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