Bo Bichette enjoyed a superb 2025 season. Batting .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs, the infielder played a key role in helping the Toronto Blue Jays win the AL East for the first time since 2015.
As he entered free agency once the campaign concluded, many predicted Bichette to be one of the most sought-after players of the winter. While he has reportedly attracted plenty of interest, his future remains undecided.
One of the teams that is reportedly keeping tabs on Bo Bichette is the Philadelphia Phillies. While the door is still by no means closed on Bichette’s acquisition, insider Sean Kane of NBC Sports Philadelphia considers the move to be extremely unlikely.
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He explained why on Wednesday’s episode of “Phillies Talk.”
“I would be shocked if they (Phillies) sign Bo Bichette,” Kane said (Timestamp: 27:36). “Now, it’s possible, sure. I think Bo Bichette’s going to command a pretty big contract, and I don’t think the Phillies have that in their payroll flexibility anymore. Assuming J.T. (Realmuto) is going to have to get signed here.”
“Never say never, I would love it, to insert him into that infield, and into that lineup. A right-handed impact bat that you can put between (Bryce) Harper and (Kyle) Schwarber. What an addition it would be, but I just don’t think it’s possible,” he added.
Along With The Phillies, Bo Bichette Remains Linked With A Potential Return To Toronto
While Bo Bichette remains linked to the Phillies, a potential return to the Toronto Blue Jays has looked like the most likely resolution of his free agency for pretty much the entirety of the offseason so far.
Having come through the Jays’ farm system, Bichette made his big league debut in 2019. Since then, his importance to the team has been there for all to see, and he is a fan favorite at the Rogers Center.
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For both player and club, parting ways now, when the Blue Jays are building such an exciting project, would be a puzzling decision.
However, the Blue Jays have recently signed highly regarded Japanese free agent, Kazuma Okamoto, to a four-year, $60 million contract. Just like Bichette, Okamoto is also an infielder, and it remains to be seen whether that turns out to be a significant factor in Toronto’s plans for Bichette.
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