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Blue Jays Weigh Trading Bo Bichette as Yankees Emerge as Leading Suitor

Toronto considers moving their All-Star shortstop before the trade deadline, with New York addressing infield injuries and offering high-value prospects.

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 06: Bo Bichette #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Rogers Centre on June 06, 2023 in Toronto, Canada.
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Overview

  • The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly open to trading Bo Bichette, their All-Star shortstop, as contract extension talks remain stalled and free agency looms after 2025.
  • The New York Yankees have emerged as the primary trade partner, driven by infield injuries, including Oswaldo Cabrera’s season-ending ankle injury, and a need for depth in their lineup.
  • Potential trade packages from the Yankees could include top prospects George Lombard Jr., Spencer Jones, and Ben Hess, addressing Toronto’s need for future assets.
  • Bichette, a two-time All-Star with a career .296 batting average, continues to perform well in 2025, though his market value has dipped following a 2024 slump.
  • With the trade deadline approaching, speculation intensifies over whether Toronto will prioritize asset maximization or hold onto Bichette for a potential playoff push.