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Bo Bichette’s positional flexibility in free agency and what that means for a return to the Blue Jays
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Ryley Delaney
Dec 22, 2025, 15:00 ESTUpdated: Dec 22, 2025, 14:57 EST
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Bo Bichette is reportedly willing to move to second base.
Last season with the Toronto Blue Jays, the free agent rebounded well with the bat, slashing .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs in 628 plate appearances for a career-best 134 wRC+. However, his defence at shortstop remained an issue, as Bichette finished with -12 Defensive Runs Saved and -13 Outs Above Average, the second worst and worst totals of his career respectively.
Bichette has had some positive seasons in terms of DRS in the past, namely 2023 where he had 4 DRS and -3 OAA, but it’s clear he’s a below average defensive player, and numerous leg injuries hasn’t helped his case as his speed has drastically decreased.
Once returning from an MCL sprain in the World Series, Bichette made his big league debut at second base over the seven games, hitting a massive three-run home run in Game 7 of the World Series. It should’ve been the biggest home run in franchise history since the Joe Carter home run.
Anyway, there are no defensive metrics on his seven-game stint at second base but from the eye test, he was solid at the position. On the other hand, Andrés Giménez showed he can be an effective defender at shortstop, both to end the regular season and during the postseason. It’s clear Giménez will be their shortstop until the foreseeable future, when one of the Blue Jays’ shortstop prospects are ready (Arjun Nimmala, JoJo Parker, and Juan Sanchez).
Bichette willing to move to second base helps the Blue Jays with flexibility, as they’ll have a stronger defender in Giménez. You also can take Giménez’s lack of offence when playing such a valuable position, compared to if he remained at second base.
That said, Bichette willing to play second base will make him more desirable for other teams looking for some offence. Aside from his injury-filled 2024 season, there aren’t many questions about his bat, as he’s a two-time American League hit leader, and nearly led the AL last season despite missing most of the final month of the regular season.
One team other than the Blue Jays with reported interest in Bichette is their American League East rivals, the Boston Red Sox. After trading for Willson Contreras on Sunday evening, the Red Sox are looking to add another bat, with re-signing Alex Bregman reportedly being another option.
In an ideal world, the Blue Jays add Kyle Tucker as their big bat this off-season, but pivoting to Bichette if that doesn’t work out isn’t a bad option, either. If the Jays are able to add Bichette and he plays second base, the Jays would be even stronger defensively in 2026.
Ryley Delaney is a Nation Network writer for Blue Jays Nation, Oilersnation, and FlamesNation. She can be followed on Twitter @Ryley__Delaney.

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