Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays are likely to let their player Bo Bichette become a free agent after signing Kazuma Okamoto. The Boston Red Sox are reportedly interested in signing Bichette as part of their efforts to strengthen their team.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays signed Kazuma Okamoto, an international player, earlier this offseason.
- As a result of this signing, the Blue Jays might let Bo Bichette leave as a free agent.
- The Boston Red Sox are interested in Bichette and have emerged as one of the leading teams trying to sign him.
- Bichette is reportedly asking for a contract worth around $300 million.
- The Red Sox are also considering signing Alex Bregman again or trading for Ketel Marte.
- If Bichette joins the Red Sox, he might play as a second baseman, potentially reducing the contract amount.
- The Red Sox have not spent in free agency this offseason and have the budget to meet Bichette’s demands.
