Blue Jays Extend Qualifying Offer to Bo Bichette
The Toronto Blue Jays have offered Bo Bichette a one-year contract worth $22.025 million ahead of the 5 p.m. Thursday deadline. If Bichette accepts, he will remain with the team; if he signs elsewhere during free agency, the Blue Jays would receive a compensatory draft pick.
Roster Updates
- INF Bo Bichette extended a qualifying offer for 2026
- RHP Angel Bastardo, Bowden Francis, Yimi García, and Nick Sandlin reinstated from 60-day injured list
- Catcher Brandon Valenzuela promoted to Major League roster
- RHP Ryan Burr and Dillon Tate cleared waivers
Performance and Injury Details
At 27 years old, Bichette rebounded strongly in the 2025 season after an injury-plagued year. He finished with a .311 batting average, a .357 on-base percentage, and a .483 slugging percentage, hitting 18 home runs and leading the team with 94 RBIs.
Before injury, Bichette was on track to lead the league in hits (181) and doubles (44). However, he suffered a PCL sprain in his left knee during a game against the New York Yankees in September. This injury sidelined him for the remainder of the regular season and the first two rounds of the playoffs.
Bichette returned for Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. In the Fall Classic, he delivered a .348 batting average and six RBIs in 23 at-bats, including a crucial three-run homer in Game 7.
Career Overview
The Orlando native was selected by the Blue Jays in the second round of the 2016 draft. Since making his major league debut in 2019, Bichette has maintained a .294 career batting average, accumulating 111 home runs, 190 doubles, and 437 RBIs over 749 games.
“Bichette hit .348 with six RBI across 23 at-bats, also hitting a three-run home run in Game 7.”
Author’s summary: Bo Bichette’s consistent performance and resilience after injury highlight his value to the Blue Jays as they secure his presence with a qualifying offer for 2026.