We now know how much money Bo Bichette is asking for on his next deal. 

The 27-year-old Bichette remains unsigned and among the top MLB free agents still available as we creep closer and closer to Spring Training. Back in November, it felt like a reunion with the Toronto Blue Jays was inevitable, but as things have dragged on, that possibility feels less likely by the day. 

Toronto now seems focused on landing another top-end free agent in Kyle Tucker, and the pool of teams vying for Bichette is growing by the day. Perhaps the Blue Jays are having a bit of sticker shock with their former shortstop, as his reported asking price has been revealed. 

The New York Post’s Jon Heyman reported on Thursday that Bichette is thought to be seeking around $300 million on his next contract. 

That is a lot more than the $180 to $200 million that was projected at the onset of free agency. When you take into account that Bichette is coming off an injury and is in the midst of changing positions from shortstop to second base, it feels like quite a hefty ask. 

That isn’t to say that Bichette isn’t an elite player. He finished second in the AL in hits last season and was a clutch player in the World Series, smashing a three-run shot in Game 7 that nearly won it all for Toronto. 

Heyman added that the New York Yankees have intensified their efforts to recruit Bichette as contract talks have reportedly stalled with Cody Bellinger. All of the LA Dodgers, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and now the Philadelphia Phillies have been linked to the Bichette sweepstakes. 

The Phillies may have a unique advantage as they recently hired ex-Jays bench coach Don Mattingly. 

A return to Toronto has not been completely ruled out, but the Blue Jays have also been connected to other big-fish FAs like Tucker and Alex Bregman. It’s unlikely that the Jays would be able to afford two of those players. 

It’s as unclear as ever where Bichette will play during the 2026 season. With Spring Training quickly approaching, clarity should be coming sooner rather than later. 

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