Blue Jays Star Bo Bichette Projected for $212 Million Deal
The Toronto Blue Jays aim to recover from another season without a championship and look to improve their roster during the offseason. A key challenge lies in keeping their All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette, who is reportedly in line for a major payday.
According to MLB insider Tim Britton from The Athletic, Bichette could command an eight-year, $212 million contract as he approaches free agency.
“For Bichette, Willy Adames’ seven-year, $182 million deal with the Giants last winter is particularly helpful. While Adames’ overall production outstrips Bichette’s, the latter has been a better offensive player, and offense gets paid more than defense,” Britton explained. “Bichette is also a year younger, which could mitigate some of his injury concerns. That’s where the comp to Seager comes in; Seager was a fellow shortstop who performed when healthy but missed plenty of time, and he was paid off his peak performance. Bichette won’t reach those heights, but he should be able to surpass Adames’ deal.”
In the 2025 season, Bichette showcased his strong offensive skillset, recording a .311 batting average, .357 on-base percentage, and .483 slugging percentage with 44 doubles, 18 home runs, and 94 RBIs across 139 games.
Author’s Summary
Bo Bichette’s impressive hitting stats and youth place him in line for a projected $212 million deal, potentially surpassing Willy Adames’ contract benchmark.