Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays may not prioritize re-signing player Bo Bichette after acquiring Kazuma Okamoto. The Seattle Mariners are seen as a strong contender to sign Bichette, who is better suited to play second base due to his defensive performance.
Key Facts
- Bo Bichette was a key player for the Toronto Blue Jays last season.
- The Blue Jays recently signed Kazuma Okamoto, making it less likely they will re-sign Bichette.
- Bichette is scheduled to meet with the Philadelphia Phillies as part of free agency discussions.
- The Seattle Mariners, close to reaching the World Series last season, are seen as a strong contender to sign Bichette.
- Bichette is considered by experts to be a better fit for second base rather than shortstop, where he had a poor defensive rating.
- At shortstop last season, Bichette had a minus-13 outs above average; at second base in the World Series, he improved to zero outs above average.
- The Mariners already have a shortstop, J.P. Crawford, which may mean Bichette would be asked to change positions.
