Blue Jays Trade Idea: Replacing Bo Bichette with José Ramírez
The Toronto Blue Jays, after losing the World Series, are focused on rebuilding a team capable of returning to the championship stage. Several key players are reaching free agency, including Bo Bichette, one of the team's premier shortstops.
Bichette is expected to pursue a high-value contract comparable to top-tier players at his position. However, Toronto might hesitate to meet such demands if they foresee a positional change in his future. While his defensive skills have raised some questions, his offensive production guarantees strong interest from other teams.
If Bichette departs, the Blue Jays will need another star to support Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Sports analyst Rymer suggested that Bichette’s exit is “likely” and outlined a potential trade scenario involving José Ramírez from the Cleveland Guardians.
“The Blue Jays reportedly attempted to trade for Ramírez back in 2022. They have gone on to bigger and better things since then, but they'll need to make splashes this winter if they want to maximize their odds of defending their AL pennant. A trade for Ramírez would soften the blow of Bo Bichette's likely departure, and would give Vladimir Guerrero Jr. And for their part, Cleveland would get two top-100 prospects and a ready-made replacement at third base in Barger, who had a breakout year in his age-25 season.”
Ramírez, a seven-time All-Star and five-time Silver Slugger, remains one of the most dynamic players in the league, making him an ideal candidate for such a high-profile trade.
Author’s Summary
The Blue Jays may trade for All-Star José Ramírez to replace Bo Bichette, whose potential exit could significantly reshape Toronto’s roster plans for the next season.