Bo Bichette Caught In Crossfire After Braves Dealt With Concerning Claim On $29M MLB Phenom Kinjal TalrejaNovember 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM 0 Sport Bilder des Tages June 28, 2022, Toronto, ON, Canada: Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette throws to first base to put out Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story during fourth inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday June 28, 2022. Bo Bichette PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY ZUMAc35 20220628zafc35115 Copyright: xJonxBlackerx ©IMAGO/ZUMA Press The Atlanta Braves have just been told a nightmarish scenario.
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Kinjal TalrejaNovember 3, 2025 at 2:45 AM
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Sport Bilder des Tages June 28, 2022, Toronto, ON, Canada: Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette throws to first base to put out Boston Red Sox second baseman Trevor Story during fourth inning American League baseball action in Toronto on Tuesday June 28, 2022. Bo Bichette PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY - ZUMAc35_ 20220628_zaf_c35_115 Copyright: xJonxBlackerx ©IMAGO/ZUMA Press
The Atlanta Braves have just been told a nightmarish scenario. With the off-season underway, the Braves must address the shortstop spot before it's too late. There are two ways this could go. Ideally, they'd secure Ha-Seong Kim on a new deal before he tests the market. However, given the warnings they've received about Kim this weekend, it's tough to predict what direction the Braves will take. They could still target Bo Bichette, but that move's starting to look unlikely now.
Sportscaster David O'Brien said that Ha-Seong Kim is almost certain to decline his $16M player option for 2026. That means the Atlanta Braves will need to come up with a strong long-term offer to keep him.
He's the best shortstop option out there. Considering that Bo Bichette's defensive struggles are likely pushing him to another position. All the while, Atlanta's need at shortstop is getting hard to ignore.
In the next campaign, they can't rely on the rest of the lineup to consistently cover for Nick Allen's weak bat.
At 27, Bo Bichette will likely be chasing a contract close to $200 million. There's no doubt he can hit, yet injuries this season and ongoing defensive struggles have held him back. As Eric Cole from HTHB also noted, when you factor in the price tag and his defensive issues, signing Bichette could turn out to be a costly mistake for the Braves.
Atlanta's shortstops haven't provided much offense lately, but defense is still key up the middle. That's where Bichette falls short; his game is built more around hitting than fielding at this point.
And when it comes to Kim, the Braves have a very short window to strike a deal before other teams jump in. It's all on the general manager and president of baseball operations for the Atlanta Braves, Alex Anthopoulos.
He should be able to put together an offer tempting enough to keep Kim from testing free agency. If the Braves can't land Ha-Seong Kim after all, it'll be interesting to see how they pivot and fill that void. More so, if Bo Bichette somehow decides to stay in Toronto.
Is Bo Bichette's chapter in Toronto coming to an end?
Bo Bichette's longtime teammate and close friend, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., shared his thoughts on Bichette after Game 7 of the World Series. "I would love to finish my career playing with him, but it's free agency."
Guerrero said in the early hours of Sunday morning. Right after the Blue Jays' heartbreaking extra-innings Game 7 loss to the Dodgers in the World Series. "He has got to go do his thing and do what he has to do to go get his money." Vladdy added.
For the record, many teams across MLB are expected to chase Bo Bichette this offseason. His situation has quickly become one of the biggest storylines for the Blue Jays' front office. And it won't come without tough decisions and criticism.
Bichette is the standout among the Blue Jays' upcoming free agents, a group that also includes Chris Bassitt and Max Scherzer. After hitting a clutch three-run homer in Game 7, nearly sealing a World Series win, Bichette's about to secure a massive payday.
Toronto could be in the mix, too. "I've said I want to be here from the beginning. I want to be here, but I just played Game 7." Bo Bichette said after Saturday's tough Game 7 loss.
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