As the Los Angeles Dodgers map out another aggressive offseason, one familiar name has resurfaced in the conversation — and this time, it comes with a twist. ESPN’s David Schoenfield believes Toronto Blue Jays star Bo Bichette is the player most likely to elevate Los Angeles toward an unprecedented three-peat, setting up a potential free-agent steal from the team they just edged in the World Series.
Why Bichette Fits the Dodgers’ Blueprint
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Bichette is coming off one of the strongest seasons of his career, batting .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs over 139 games. His bat-to-ball skills and ability to hit for average check multiple boxes for a Dodgers lineup that, despite its power, sagged in consistency down the stretch.
Schoenfield pointed directly at second base as the “quiet need” where Bichette could make the most immediate impact. Despite being a shortstop by trade, the defensive metrics suggest a move to second may suit him — and suit LA, too. He noted that “Dodgers second basemen hit .239 and ranked 24th in the majors in OPS,” a glaring weakness in an otherwise loaded roster.
Sliding Bichette over would also allow the club to shift Tommy Edman back into center field, stabilizing an outfield that struggled at times in 2025. With Andy Pages better suited to a corner role, adding Bichette could reshape the defense while adding another top-tier hitter to the lineup.
A Younger Core for a Team Getting Older
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The Dodgers were one of MLB’s oldest teams last season, and Schoenfield emphasized the importance of adding players entering their prime. Bichette, who turns 28, fits that mold perfectly. “The offense is getting older, with Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts now in the post-peak stage of their careers,” Schoenfield wrote.
His projected market — five years, $130 million — also falls well within the Dodgers’ spending range. The club has routinely shown a willingness to spend on impact talent, and a contract of this size would still leave room to pursue bullpen upgrades.
A Move That Stings a Rival
What heightens the intrigue is the history. Bichette hit .348 with a .923 OPS during the World Series and delivered a massive Game 7 three-run homer off Shohei Ohtani — all while playing through a knee issue. Signing him wouldn’t just strengthen Los Angeles. It would weaken Toronto, the very team that pushed the Dodgers to the brink.
Whether Bichette ultimately chooses new scenery remains to be seen. But the Dodgers, armed with resources and ambition, are poised to make a real push. And few additions would send a louder message than stealing the star who nearly spoiled their title run.
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