Bo Bichette Landing Spots: Predicting 3 teams that might target Blue Jays superstar shortstop amid trade rumors
It was a year to forget for Toronto Blue Jays superstar Bo Bichette. Between several injuries and underperforming when healthy, Bichette looked far from the All-Star that the Blue Jays had gotten used to.
According to MLB insider Ken Rosenthal, even though the Toronto Blue Jays are not actively shopping the infielder across the league, they are willing to move him for the right price.
Last season, Bo Bichette posted a disappointing .225 batting average with 4 home runs and 31 RBIs. While it was a dreadful season by his standard, the Toronto Blue Jays superstar has been excellent throughout his career and is only 26 years old. Thanks to his age and track record, if he were available, there would likely be a line of teams looking to land him.
Rosenthal reported that the price tag to land Bichette is expected to be high, so that could sway some teams to look the other way. That being said, Bichette has proven that he could be a game-changer for whatever team potentially lands him in a deal.
Here's a closer look at 3 potential landing spots for Bo Bichette on the trade market
#1 - Los Angeles Dodgers
This may not be the news that MLB fans are hoping to hear, but Bo Bichette's trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers might make sense for all involved parties. The Dodgers are not only one of the best teams in baseball with a need for proven infield talent, but they also have a seemingly infinite amount of intriguing prospects that could tempt the Blue Jays into making a move.
The Dodgers are loaded with talent, which could make a few young players expendable. One area that the Dodgers are loaded is pitching, meaning players such as Landon Knack, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, and Emmet Sheehan could all be on the move at some point.
#2 - San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres have never been shy about making a blockbuster deal, shipping Juan Soto to the New York Yankees last season. With the likes of Ha-seong Kim sitting on the free agent market, the Friars could look to make a major impact move by landing Bichette from the Blue Jays. The Padres are in a championship window and cannot afford to sit by without making a major push.
#3 - Atlanta Braves
Another team that could look to use their rich prospect pool to land Bo Bichette are the Atlanta Braves. It was a disappointing season for the Braves in 2024, however, they have all the pieces in place to bring a title back to Atlanta. Bichette would be an instant upgrade over versatile infielder Orlando Arcia, who could still be used as an impactful utility player.
Bo Bichette could be the piece that pushes the Atlanta Braves over the edge this upcoming season. They not only have the prospects to facilitate a deal, but enough proven MLB talent that could pique their interest.