Blue Jays Eye Bo Bichette Reunion as Offseason Heats Up
With less than two weeks until Christmas, the Toronto Blue Jays are still hunting for answers at shortstop - and all signs point back to a familiar face. Bo Bichette, a cornerstone of the franchise in recent years, remains unsigned, and despite a quiet front from the team, there’s growing belief that a reunion is still very much on the table.
Toronto has been one of the more aggressive teams this offseason, already locking in arms like Dylan Cease and Cody Ponce. But while the pitching staff gets its reinforcements, the lineup's future - particularly up the middle - remains a bit murky.
Bichette, who opted out of his contract, is still on the open market, and so far, there's been no public indication the Blue Jays have made a formal offer. That silence, though, hasn’t stopped the speculation.
One wrinkle in the equation? Kyle Tucker.
The Blue Jays are reportedly in the mix for the star outfielder, and some insiders suggest that pursuit may be complicating their approach to Bichette. Tucker is one of the top names available, and Toronto is seen as a serious contender to land him.
But if that chase drags on, it could delay - or even derail - a potential return for Bichette.
Still, those close to the team aren’t counting out a reunion. Buck Martinez, longtime Blue Jays broadcaster and former MLB manager, offered some insight that should give fans reason for optimism.
“I know Bo wants to come back,” Martinez said. “The question is, does he want to play short or does he want to play second?
I think he would play second base alongside Andrés Giménez. They have a tremendous respect for one another, and I think Bo Bichette would love to stay in Toronto and finish off his career with Vladdy.
That would be the best scenario, and I would say it’s probably a strong eight that Bo ends up back in Toronto.”
Martinez’s comments carry weight - not just because of his deep ties to the organization, but because he’s seen firsthand how much Bichette means to this team, both on and off the field.
And let’s not forget what Bichette brings to the table. Even in a season where he missed time, he delivered when it mattered most.
His three-run homer in Game 7 of the World Series wasn’t just a clutch moment - it was a reminder of why he’s become such a central figure in Toronto’s clubhouse. He’s not just a bat in the lineup; he’s a tone-setter, a gamer, and a guy who’s grown up with this core.
The Blue Jays know what they have in Bichette: a consistent hitter, a leader, and someone who’s already proven he can rise to the occasion on baseball’s biggest stage. Whether he returns to shortstop or shifts to second base, the value he brings is undeniable.
So while the front office plays its cards close to the vest, fans are left reading between the lines - and hoping that the next move brings Bo Bichette back where he belongs.