If the Dodgers are looking to inject some youth and pop into their aging infield, Bo Bichette might just be the name to watch this offseason.
Still unsigned months after helping lead the Blue Jays to a World Series appearance, Bichette remains one of the most intriguing free agents on the market. And while he’s traditionally been a shortstop, his showing at second base during the Fall Classic may have expanded his list of suitors - including a potential fit in Los Angeles.
Let’s rewind to Game 7 of the World Series. Bichette, rocking Toronto’s baby blues, stepped up against Shohei Ohtani and launched a go-ahead three-run homer.
It was a moment that reminded everyone just how dangerous his bat can be. And he did it after battling through a knee issue late in the season, showing not just skill, but resilience.
That kind of production - and versatility - is exactly what the Dodgers could use.
According to MLB insider Mark Feinsand, Bichette’s brief stint at second base during the World Series turned some heads. It wasn’t a large sample size, but it was enough to convince teams he can handle the position.
That matters, because the demand for second basemen around the league is currently higher than it is for shortstops. Bichette’s openness to a position switch could open up more doors - and the Dodgers are one of the clubs reportedly keeping tabs.
It’s not hard to see why. The Dodgers’ infield is one of the oldest in baseball.
Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, and Miguel Rojas are all in their mid-to-late 30s, and while that group still produces, the wear and tear of a long season adds up. Injecting a younger, more dynamic player like Bichette into that mix could help balance the roster - especially if he’s slotting in at second, where the team could use an offensive upgrade over current options like Tommy Edman or Rojas.
Defensively, Bichette has always had solid tools, and his brief run at second base showed he could be a plus defender there. Offensively, he brings a level of production that’s hard to find in the middle infield market - a blend of power and contact that would sit nicely in the Dodgers’ lineup behind their big bats.
But there’s a catch.
The Dodgers, as of now, aren’t planning to hand out a long-term deal this winter. That could be a sticking point for Bichette, who’s likely looking for a multi-year commitment at this stage of his career. However, if he’s open to a short-term, high-value contract - think prove-it deal with a contender - then L.A. becomes a very real possibility.
The Blue Jays haven’t closed the door on a reunion either. If he returns to Toronto, there’s a scenario where Andrés Giménez shifts to shortstop and Bichette stays at second. But with teams like the Red Sox, Giants, Mariners, and Rangers also reportedly interested, the bidding could get competitive.
For now, Bichette remains one of the biggest names still on the board. And if the Dodgers are serious about bolstering their infield with a younger, impact bat, they may want to make their move soon - because a player like Bo Bichette doesn’t stay available for long.