Red Sox reportedly ‘showing interest’ in free agent Bo Bichette

One of many prime dominos that has but to fall thus far this offseason for the Purple Sox is whether or not or not Boston will be capable to re-sign slugging infielder Alex Bregman. 

However might Boston have already got a possible contingency plan in place if Bregman indicators elsewhere or costs himself out of the Purple Sox’ vary in a bidding struggle?

According to WEEI’s Rob Bradford, the Purple Sox are “displaying curiosity’ in Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, who is predicted to be one of many prime free brokers out on the open market this winter. 

“Bichette is projected by most to get a contract between 7-8 years value upwards of $200 million,” Bradford famous. “His age (he will likely be 28 on March 5) helps counter any hesitancy introduced upon by having a qualifying supply hooked up.”

Bichette would match the invoice for Boston in the case of his profile as a impression bat from the precise facet of the plate — with the 27-year-old slugger batting .311 with 18 dwelling runs and 94 RBI in 139 video games for Toronto in 2025. 

Regardless that Bichette has primarily performed shortstop with Toronto, his lackluster defensive metrics might immediate him to change to both second or third base transferring ahead — which might make him a pure match for Boston at both spot.

If Bregman indicators elsewhere, Bichette and Marcelo Mayer might take over the vacant spots at second and third base, respectively. 

As Bradford famous, Bichette has had loads of success at Fenway Park through the years — batting .327 and posting a .907 OPS in 35 video games in Boston’s ballpark. 

Bradford added that Purple Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow additionally spent the ultimate yr of his professional profession serving as a veteran mentor for blue-chip Toronto prospects like Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with the Jays’ Double-A affiliate in New Hampshire throughout the 2018 season. 

Earlier this week, former MLB GM Jim Bowden tabbed Bichette as a logical fit for the Red Sox, particularly if they will’t retain Bregman, who will flip 32 on the finish of March 2026. 

“If I had been them, and this isn’t coming from them. That is simply me. I might need Bo Bichette to play third base,” Bowden said on “Foul Territory” on Monday. “That’s my first purpose. I like the bat. I like the hitter. I like the child. I like him at third base or second base. You may put him at second and Marcelo Meyer at third base with [Trevor] Story at shortstop.”

 

Conor Ryan is a workers author overlaying the Bruins, Celtics, Patriots, and Purple Sox for Boston.com, a job he has held since 2023.