The New York Yankees have had a slow season, but that could certainly change with the matter of one big signing. As the team from the Bronx usually is, the Yankees are being linked to pretty much every high-profile free agent on the market. The most recent name is Blue Jays‘ All-Star shortstop Bo Bichette.
A recent report by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman suggests that the New York Yankees, Dodgers, and Cubs have all ‘checked in’ on Bo Bichette.
For the most part, the interest in Bichette this offseason had been limited to the Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox. The AL East is shaping up to be an arms race finish to this offseason.
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Yankees Join In On Bo Bichette Sweepstakes
Aside from maybe Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman, there really isn’t a bigger free agent name still on the market that holds more weight than Bo Bichette. The two-time All-Star is well on the right side of 30 (27), and is coming off one of his best seasons in MLB.
While the Yankees haven’t made any big splashes this winter, landing Bo Bichette to be their everyday shortstop (or second baseman) would immediately upgrade New York’s lineup tremendously. And Brian Cashman has even talked about needing to add more right-handed sluggers in the lineup.
Bichette would be that perfect option, and they certainly have the luxury of bidding with either the Dodgers or Blue Jays for Bo Bichette. In 139 games in 2025, Bichette hit .311 with 44 doubles, 18 home runs, and 181 hits. He hasn’t been named an All-Star since 2023, but his 2025 was certainly All-Star level, as Bichette posted a bWAR of 3.5.
The Yankees’ primary shortstop in 2025 was Anthony Volpe. Volpe’s bWAR in 2025? 1.6.
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What is Bo Bichette’s Contract Projection?
At this time of year, all reporters and writers across MLB try to project and predict player contracts.
A recent one from SportsGrid.com projects Bichette to land an eight-year, $208 million deal.
“2025 Stats: 139 G, .311/.357/.483, 18 HR, 94 RBI, 134 wRC+, 3.8 fWAR
Contract Prediction: Eight-year, $208 million deal (AAV: $26M)”
According to BaseballReference.com, Bichette is projected to hit .288 with 31 doubles and 15 home runs.
Bichette is also fielding interest from teams as a primary second baseman, as his defense has taken a dip in recent seasons. So, you may be thinking, what about Jazz Chisholm Jr?
Well, other reports by people surrounding New York sports indicate that the Yankees are taking calls on Jazz, as contract extension talks are stale, and Chisholm Jr. may want to get extended sooner rather than later.
All the dynamics of this new Yankees rumor are fascinating, and it will be one on the biggest storylines across MLB to see how it materializes in the next few weeks, as more free agents make their decisions.