Feinsand: Bo Bichette "Ready, Willing and Able" To Play Second Base

[Leo Morgenstern]

From his debut in 2019 until his triumphant return for the 2025 World Series, Bo Bichette had never played anywhere other than shortstop in his major league career. However, after he played a handful of games at second base in the Fall Classic, it seems there might be more of the keystone in his future. 

Earlier today, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that Bichette has informed teams that he is, in Feinsand's words, "ready, willing and able" to make the move to second full-time.

Defense has never been Bichette's strong suit, and it doesn't come as any surprise that some (or perhaps even most) of his potential suitors would prefer that he change positions. What's more noteworthy is that Bichette is prepared to make that change.

Ross Atkins suggested earlier this winter that, if playing shortstop were a sticking point for Bichette, it would not deter the Blue Jays from re-signing him. Still, this is a significant development for Toronto. On the one hand, Bichette's preparedness to switch positions can only drive up his price. On the other hand, it might be good news for the Jays if they were hoping to play Andrés Giménez at shortstop full-time in 2026 and beyond.

Featured image courtesy of Rick Osentoski, Imagn Images.

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[hanton]

we're fussing over this as if Lindor is our current ss, it's Gimenez - to my eye he's right around average, OAA shows that as well.   Sign Bo

[Spanky__99]

1 hour ago, hanton said:

we're fussing over this as if Lindor is our current ss, it's Gimenez - to my eye he's right around average, OAA shows that as well.   Sign Bo

Jays are waiting to meet his best offer, it's done in my opinion. He'll be a Jay for life along side of Vlad on the right side of the infield.

 

[Jays24]

12 minutes ago, Spanky__99 said:

Jays are waiting to meet his best offer, it's done in my opinion. He'll be a Jay for life along side of Vlad on the right side of the infield.

 

I dont even want to think about my reaction if we see Bo sign elsewhere on a reasonable contract, especially if Tucker signs elsewhere too.  

[Spanky__99]

4 minutes ago, Jays24 said:

I dont even want to think about my reaction if we see Bo sign elsewhere on a reasonable contract, especially if Tucker signs elsewhere too.