"On one hand, this makes sense. The Yankees seemed to think they had a franchise shortstop on their hands in Anthony Volpe, but the former top prospect has struggled immensely as of late and is slated to miss the start of the 2026 season while recovering from surgery. To add to their infield uncertainty, second baseman Jazz Chisholm is entering the final year of club control, and should be one of the top free agents in a very weak 2027 class."
"The fact that the fit makes so much sense makes the prospect that the Blue Jays' shortstop since 2019 could leave for a division rival in free agency even worse. Bichette ranks second on the Blue Jays in hits, runs, RBI, and a number of other categories since he debuted, and has been excellent against the Yankees in his career, slashing .305/354/.506 with 13 homers and 49 RBI across 82 games."
MLB.com identified the New York Yankees as an ideal free-agent destination for shortstop Bo Bichette. The Yankees face uncertainty at shortstop after Anthony Volpe's struggles and a surgery that will sideline him into 2026. Second baseman Jazz Chisholm is entering his final controlled year and could be a major free-agent target in 2027, and Cody Bellinger is a free agent this offseason, increasing the desire for impact bats. Bichette has been a top contributor for Toronto and has hit exceptionally well against New York, making his potential departure a serious loss if the Yankees both outbid Toronto and he chooses the Bronx.
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