Bo Bichette 'willing' to switch positions as free agent fields offers
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As the offseason progresses, one of the standout hitters in free agency appears poised for a potential change in both team and role.

Bo Bichette, a name synonymous with the Toronto Blue Jays, has become a key target for the Boston Red Sox. According to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, who shared insights during an MLB Network segment this Wednesday, Bichette is open to the idea of transitioning to second base, a move that could enhance his marketability given the current dynamics of the free-agent landscape.

“The shortstop market has been terrible, but people are not necessarily looking at Bichette as a shortstop,” Feinsand explained. “He is starting to tell teams he’s willing to move to second base.”


Bo Bichette of the Toronto Blue Jays forces Max Muncy of the Los Angeles Dodgers out during the sixth inning of the 2025 World Series.
Bichette has reportedly let interested teams know he’s “willing” to switch positions from his usual shortstop to second base. Getty Images

At 27, Bichette is coming off an impressive 2025 season, showcasing his offensive prowess with a .311/.357/.483 slash line, alongside 18 home runs and 94 RBIs. His performance was notable enough to earn him second place in the American League batting race, trailing only behind Aaron Judge’s .331 average.

However, Bichette’s season was not without its setbacks. A knee injury sustained while sliding into home plate during a September 6 game at Yankee Stadium sidelined him for nearly the entire final month of the regular season.

The injury forced Bichette to sit out most of Toronto’s postseason run before returning during the World Series, where he played second base for the first time in his career to cover his limited range while dealing with the knee ailment.

“To be honest, I brought it up,” Bichette told reporters ahead of the Fall Classic. “It was something that I felt like I could get ready for quicker than another position. I just want to be ready to help the team in any way that is afforded to me, so that felt like an opportunity for me, and obviously they were on board with it.”

Bichette’s workload was managed during the series, but he slashed .348/.444/.478 with a homer and six RBIs.


Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers steals second base ahead of Bo Bichette of the Toronto Blue Jays.
The longtime Jays star, who missed the end of 2025 after a knee injury, played at second base for the first time in his career when he rejoined the team – during the World Series. Getty Images

He also made several nice plays at the keystone, which caught teams’ attention and could widen his market.

“I think, after watching him play second base in the World Series, it’s probably a good move,” Feinsand added.

While Bichette’s primary position has been shortstop, his defense has been ranked among the worst in baseball.

In 2025, he registered the worst fielding run value (-10) and range (-10) among all MLB shortstops, according to Fangraphs.

The two-time All-Star’s defensive shortcomings have been offset by his elite bat as he led the AL in hits in both 2021 and 2022.

A reunion with Bichette remains possible, but Toronto has already had a busy offseason.

Toronto has added All-Star pitcher Dylan Cease, ex-Mets reliever Tyler Rogers and dished out a historic contract to journeyman Cody Ponce after an MVP season in Korea.

The defending AL champions have also been linked to superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker.

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