Bichette trade among major moves ‘in play’ for Blue Jays (report)
By Keegan Matheson / MLB.com
Originally published: December 21, 2024, at 1:25 p.m. ET
TORONTO — Bo Bichette could be one of the Blue Jays’ biggest trade chips this offseason, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.
Morosi reported Wednesday that the Blue Jays are expected to make a “significant move” this offseason and that one possible option is trading Bichette in a package for a frontline starting pitcher.
Bichette, 26, is coming off a down year in 2024, batting .290/.343/.469 with 22 home runs and 91 RBIs in 158 games. However, he is still considered one of the best young shortstops in the game and is under team control through 2028.
The Blue Jays have a number of other young players who could be traded, including outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and right-hander Alek Manoah. However, Bichette is the most likely to be moved, as he is the most valuable trade chip and the Blue Jays have a number of other options at shortstop, including Santiago Espinal and Jordan Groshans.
The Blue Jays have been linked to a number of starting pitchers in trade rumors, including Lucas Giolito of the White Sox, Jack Flaherty of the Cardinals and Mike Clevinger of the Guardians.
Giolito, 28, is a two-time All-Star who has a career record of 72-61 with a 3.59 ERA. He is under team control through 2026.
Flaherty, 26, is a former top prospect who has a career record of 44-33 with a 3.83 ERA. He is under team control through 2025.
Clevinger, 29, is a two-time All-Star who has a career record of 52-32 with a 3.19 ERA. He is under team control through 2024.
The Blue Jays are coming off a disappointing season in which they finished 81-81 and missed the playoffs. They are hoping to make a big move this offseason to get back into contention.
Trading Bichette would be a bold move, but it could be the right one for the Blue Jays. They need to add a frontline starting pitcher, and Bichette is the most valuable trade chip they have.
Bichette trade among major moves ‘in play’ for Blue Jays (report)
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