The Toronto Blue Jays have made it clear that keeping Bo Bichette is a top priority for 2026 and beyond. The 27-year-old shortstop, a two-time All-Star, enters free agency with high demand across Major League Baseball. While Toronto hopes to retain him, the team is also preparing for the possibility that Bichette could sign elsewhere.

Bichette’s production and consistency make him a highly coveted player. Any team with a shortstop or infield need would likely pursue him aggressively. Toronto’s front office has begun considering alternatives to ensure infield stability should he depart.

According to a report from Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, one option is Jorge Polanco. “The Boston Red Sox might want him if they lose third baseman Alex Bregman, the Toronto Blue Jays migh

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