Blue Jays Favored to Re-sign Bo Bichette
The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as -230 favorites on FanDuel to re-sign their star shortstop Bo Bichette. This odds imply a 69.70% probability that Bichette will remain with the team.
Season Recap and Player Status
After nearly reaching Game 7 of the World Series—their first since 1993—the Blue Jays and Bichette have shifted focus to contract negotiations. Bichette has been with Toronto for seven years, becoming one of the most influential offensive shortstops in Major League Baseball.
Bichette’s Performance and Injury
Despite missing the last month of the regular season due to a left knee injury, Bichette delivered an outstanding year. Across 139 games, he posted a .311 batting average with a .357 on-base percentage, .483 slugging, 18 home runs, and 94 RBIs. He returned in time for Game 1 of the World Series and hit .348 with six RBIs during the seven-game series.
Contract Context
Earlier this year, Bichette's close friend and teammate Vladimir Guerrero Jr. signed a 14-year, $500 million extension to stay with the Blue Jays. As Bichette approaches free agency, he expressed his commitment to Toronto:
“I’ve said I want to be here from the beginning,” Bichette said following the Game 7 loss.
Looking Ahead
The Blue Jays appear positioned to keep their dynamic shortstop as they build on their recent deep postseason run.
“I’ve said I want to be here from the beginning,” Bichette said Saturday night following the Game 7 loss.
Author’s summary: Bo Bichette, a key figure in Toronto’s latest World Series run, is favored to re-sign with the Blue Jays as he approaches free agency, following a strong season despite injury.