The Toronto Blue Jays have been aggressive to open MLB free agency. They have already made significant moves to bolster the rotation, signing right-hander Dylan Cease to a seven-year, $210 million contract.
The front office did not stop there, adding right-hander Cody Ponce from the Korean Baseball Organization on a three-year, $30 million deal to shore up the back end of the pitching staff.
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As a result, many have begun to wonder about the future of infielder Bo Bichette, who became an unrestricted free agent after spending seven seasons with the Blue Jays.
The 27-year-old remains one of the most coveted players on the market, and for good reason. Bichette put together an impressive 2025 campaign, hitting .311 with a .357 on-base percentage, an .840 OPS, 18 home runs and 94 RBIs across 139 games.
Free-agent shortstop Bo Bichette (11)© John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
With so much competition across the league, the Blue Jays may not be able to retain Bichette, not because of payroll concerns but due to rival interest.
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“Even if it seems tricky, there’s room to add Bichette. The bottom line here is these pitching moves don’t prevent the Blue Jays from bringing Bichette back,” reported Matt Snyder of CBS Sports.
“This doesn’t necessarily mean the Blue Jays will do so, nor does any of this mean they won’t,” Snyder continued, noting that the team is still weighing its options.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Thursday that Toronto could use its payroll flexibility in another direction by pursuing third basemanAlex Bregman.
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“Alex Bregman could be a Jays fit, too, if they’re unable to re-sign Bo Bichette,” Heyman noted.
Bregman is coming off a solid season with the Boston Red Sox, where the 31-year-old veteran hit .273 with a .360 on-base percentage, an .821 OPS, 18 home runs and 62 RBIs across 114 games. He would be a natural fit in the Blue Jays infield, with Andres Gimenez capable of sliding over to shortstop and Ernie Clement providing versatility across multiple positions.
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While Bregman would not be as beloved by fans as Bichette, his track record speaks for itself. He is a three-time All-Star, a Silver Slugger winner and a Gold Glove recipient, bringing both offensive consistency and defensive reliability. Bichette, meanwhile, is a two-time All-Star and still younger, which gives him the advantage in long-term upside.
For the Blue Jays, the choice is whether to keep building around a homegrown player or pivot to another established talent on the market, a decision that will shape the infield’s future.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Dec 4, 2025, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.