The Toronto Blue Jays had the best record in the American League last season, and Bo Bichette was a key part in making that happen.

However, Bichette is a free agent and remains unsigned. The Blue Jays may be targeting Kyle Tucker, the biggest name in this year’s free agent class. Tucker has reportedly already visited the Blue Jays’ facility in Florida, and the Blue Jays remain the favorites to sign him.

All of the attention on Tucker has likely put Bichette’s free agency in the rearview. In fact, Tucker’s free agency is likely the reason the rest of the market is also on hold. When Tucker signs, the teams that missed out may start pivoting to other stars. Bichette is one of those stars, and MLB insider Jon Heyman thinks his free agency is pretty easy to predict. During a livestream for Bleacher Report, Heyman predicted Bichette would re-sign with the Blue Jays this winter, despite their interest in Tucker.

“I’m going to say he sticks with Toronto,” Heyman said on Tuesday in a video posted on YouTube. “There hasn’t been a lot of reporting on that. Certainly, the Red Sox are a possibility if he does not end up with Toronto. To me, it’s a marriage that works, so I think Toronto.”

It is certainly a marriage that has worked. Bichette has publicly stated that he wants to stay in Toronto and continue playing alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Outside of 2024, he has been one of the Blue Jays’ best, most consistent players. He is a two-time All-Star and one of the best hitters in the game.

Bichette does not have elite home run numbers like Willy Adames, Francisco Lindor, Corey Seager or other star shortstops. He does have one 29-homer season to his name, and he popped at least 20 home runs in three consecutive seasons at one point, but his game is built around his ability to put the ball in play.

Bichette does not strike out a ton and has a .294 career batting average. He has led the American League in hits twice and finished last season with 181 hits. Before his knee injury in September, he was leading all of baseball in hits. His defense at shortstop is subpar, but the Blue Jays could consider moving him to second base. He played there during the World Series, and looked fine.

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