Blue Jays extend qualifying offer to Bichette

Blue Jays Extend Qualifying Offer to Bo Bichette

The Toronto Blue Jays have offered Bo Bichette a one-year qualifying contract worth $22.025 million ahead of the Thursday 5 p.m. deadline to accept it. If Bichette declines and signs elsewhere during free agency, the Blue Jays would receive a compensatory draft pick.

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Bichette's 2025 Season Performance

The 27-year-old shortstop rebounded in 2025 after a season hindered by injuries, finishing with a slash line of .311/.357/.483, 18 home runs, and a team-leading 94 RBIs. Before a left knee PCL sprain against the New York Yankees in September, he was on track to lead the league in hits (181) and doubles (44).

"Bichette missed the remainder of the regular season with the injury, as well as Toronto’s first two rounds of the postseason, before returning in Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers."

In the Fall Classic, he batted .348 with six RBIs across 23 at-bats, including a crucial three-run homer in Game 7.

Career Overview

Originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the second round of the 2016 draft, Bichette has maintained a career batting average of .294 with 111 home runs, 190 doubles, and 437 RBIs in 749 games since his 2019 MLB debut.

Author's Summary

Bo Bichette's solid return from injury in 2025 and the Blue Jays' qualifying offer underscore his vital role as a rising star and offensive leader.

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TSN TSN — 2025-11-06

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