Free Agents Every AL East Team Can’t Afford to Lose, Starting with Bo Bichette
After one of the most memorable bat flips in baseball history, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette now shares the common fate of many MLB players. With the Blue Jays' season ending in a Game 7 World Series loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers, Bichette has officially entered free agency and is expected to secure a substantial contract on the open market.
Bichette is just one of several notable AL East players hitting free agency this offseason. Every team in the division, even the last-place Baltimore Orioles, faces critical decisions to retain key contributors. Some of these free agents are established All-Stars capable of leading their teams to championships, while others are steady, proven players who consistently add value.
AL East Teams and Their Key Free Agents
- Baltimore Orioles: The Orioles have only four pending free agents, none of whom stand out as major impact players.
- Toronto Blue Jays: Bo Bichette stands out as the top free agent, a dynamic talent proven on the biggest stage.
- Other AL East clubs also have impactful free agents, though specifics were not detailed in the source text.
Criteria for Selection
This list focuses exclusively on players who have officially entered free agency. It excludes those with pending player, team, or mutual options, highlighting only those whom each club must prioritize to extend or replace.
"Every AL East club, even the last-place Orioles, has at least one free agent that they need to prioritize extending."
Teams in the AL East face significant roster decisions to remain competitive in the upcoming seasons.
Author’s Summary
Key AL East free agents range from All-Stars like Bo Bichette to solid contributors, making their retention crucial for each team's future success.