One of the best remaining hitters in free agency could switch teams – and positions.
Longtime Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, who has attracted “serious” interest from the Red Sox this season, has expressed a willingness to shift to second base, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported Wednesday. during an appearance on MLB Network.
“The shortstop market has been terrible, but people don’t necessarily consider Bichette a shortstop,” Feinsand said. “He’s starting to tell teams he’s willing to move to second base.”
Bichette, 27, entered free agency after a strong offensive season in 2025, slashing .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs. He finished second to Aaron Judge (.331) for the American League batting title.
He missed almost all of the final month of the regular season after suffering a knee injury while hitting home plate during a game at Yankee Stadium on September 6.
The injury forced Bichette to sit out most of Toronto’s postseason run before returning during the World Series, where he played second base for the first time in his career to cover his limited range while dealing with the knee ailment.
“Honestly, I brought it up,” Bichette told reporters ahead of the Fall Classic. “It was something that I felt like I could prepare for quicker than any other position. I just want to be ready to help the team in any way that’s given to me, so that felt like an opportunity for me, and they obviously jumped at it.”
Bichette’s workload was kept in check during the series, but he slashed .348/.444/.478 with a home run and six RBIs.
He also made several nice plays at the cornerstone, which attracted the attention of teams and was able to expand its market.
“I think after seeing him play second base in the World Series, this is probably a good move,” Feinsand added.
Although Bichette’s primary position was shortstop, his defense is among the worst in baseball.
In 2025, he recorded the worst field run value (-10) and range (-10) of all MLB shortstops, according to Fangraphs.
The two-time All-Star’s defensive shortcomings have been offset by his elite bat as he led the AL in hits in both 2021 and 2022.
A reunion with Bichette remains possible, but Toronto has already had a busy offseason.
Toronto added All-Star pitcher Dylan Cease and ex-Mets reliever Tyler Rogers and handed a historic contract to journeyman Cody Ponce after an MVP season in Korea.
The defending AL champions have also been linked to superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker.
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