Bo Bichette , the Blue Jays SS who just announced he’ll return from injury to play in the World Series, will hit free agency this winter. Since then, there have been whispers about what the best place for him could be. One name that popped up was the Yankees. But here’s the twist: with Anthony Volpe sidelined following shoulder surgery and Brian Cashman sitting on roughly $70 million in payroll space, the NYY might look elsewhere.
The Yankees have some financial flexibility. GM Brian Cashman has about $70 million to spend before facing a $300 million luxury tax. While the team can make a significant acquisition, any move must align with its long-term goals. And Bo Bichette won’t be cheap because he’s in his last arbitration years before free agency. His contract might go around $180M a