Bo Bichette is one of the biggest names available in this year’s MLB Free Agency class, and while he could return to the Toronto Blue Jays, there’s also a strong possibility that he joins the Los Angeles Dodgers.
While this may be a move that is frowned upon because of the “if you can’t beat em, join ’em” mentality, it also gives Bichette likely a better contract and a perenial chance at competing for a World Series.
Here’s why the Los Angeles Dodgers need to make Bo Bichette a priority in free agency. *THIS IS A PREDICTION, NOT A REPORT*
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Another strong free-agency destination could be the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are always in the mix for star players and have both the payroll flexibility and organizational urgency to pursue another big name.
The Dodgers have cycled through shortstop options since losing Corey Seager and Trea Turner, and while they’ve managed with Miguel Rojas and others, Bichette would give them a long-term solution with star-level production.
Los Angeles values guys with postseason potential, strong contact skills, and athletic versatility—traits Bichette has consistently shown. With Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts aging but still elite, the Dodgers may look to inject another prime-age hitter into their core, making Bichette a natural target if he hits the open market.
This was even a proposal that was brought up by ESPN’s David Schoenfield:
“Bichette checks off all of the Dodgers’ needs.
An upgrade at second base: Dodgers second basemen hit .239 and ranked 24th in the majors in OPS.
A high-average hitter (.294 career average): The offense hit just .233 in the postseason — and .213 after the wild-card round. The Dodgers hit enough home runs, especially in key moments, to win the World Series, but it was the starting rotation that carried them to the title.
A hitter in his prime (age-28 season): The offense is getting older, with Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman now in the post-peak stage of their careers.”
These three bullet points are a great example of why Bichette to LA is not just a pipe-dream, but a realistic proposal.
Bo Bichette Stats
In the 2025 regular season, Bo Bichette posted a .311 batting average across 139 games, with 181 hits, 18 home runs, and 94 RBIs.
His on-base percentage sat at .357, while his slugging percentage was .483, giving him an OPS of .840. ESPN’s leaderboards ranked him tied for 2nd in the AL in batting average, reflecting how productive he was as a middle-of-the-lineup bat for Toronto.
Other Free Agent Landing Spots
One potential landing spot for Bo Bichette is a return to the Toronto Blue Jays, a scenario that remains very realistic despite recent rumors and uncertainty. Toronto has built its roster around its homegrown core, and losing a franchise-caliber shortstop in his prime would create a massive hole.
Bichette is a two-time All-Star who has consistently produced elite batting averages and high-end offensive value at a premium defensive position.
For a Blue Jays team aiming to stay competitive in a difficult AL East, bringing Bichette back on a long-term extension preserves continuity, keeps their clubhouse stability intact, and sends a strong message that the organization still intends to win with its core. If the front office is willing to meet his market value—likely north of $250 million—the Jays remain a top option.
A second intriguing landing spot is the Chicago Cubs, who have quietly become one of the more aggressive, upward-trending teams in baseball.
While Dansby Swanson currently holds down shortstop, the Cubs have shown a willingness to move players around defensively if it means upgrading the roster. Swanson could shift to second base, allowing Bichette to take over at shortstop and give Chicago one of the best middle infields in baseball.
Offensively, Bichette fits the Cubs’ desire to add more consistent contact and middle-of-the-order reliability. With ample payroll room and a fanbase eager for a return to contention, Chicago makes sense as a big-market club ready to take another leap—and Bichette could be the centerpiece of their next phase.