Blue Jays Extend Qualifying Offer to Bo Bichette
The Toronto Blue Jays have made a one-year qualifying offer to Bo Bichette, ensuring compensation if he signs with another team. The qualifying offer for the 2026 season is valued at $22.05 million.
If Bichette accepts, he will play under this contract for the season. Otherwise, he will become an unrestricted free agent for the first time in his career.
Roster Updates Ahead of Off-Season
- Injured right-handers Angel Bastardo, Bowden Francis, Yimi García, Nick Sandlin, and Robinson Piña were reinstated from the 60-day injured list.
- Robinson Piña was subsequently sent outright to Triple-A.
- Catcher Brandon Valenzuela was added to the major-league roster, protecting him from the December Rule 5 Draft. Valenzuela was acquired from the San Diego Padres in a trade for Will Wagner at the deadline.
- Right-handed relievers Ryan Burr and Dillon Tate cleared waivers and chose free agency.
Bo Bichette’s 2025 Season Highlights
Bichette, 27, had a standout season with a .311 batting average, 18 home runs, 94 RBIs, and a .357 on-base percentage. He suffered a left knee sprain on September 6 after sliding into a catcher’s shin guards during a game versus the New York Yankees.
He managed to return in time for the World Series, where he hit .348 and famously launched a three-run home run early in Game 7, a moment that could become a part of franchise history.
“Bo Bichette returned in time for the World Series, hitting .348 and launching a three-run home run early in Game 7 that for a while seemed destined for franchise lore.”
Author’s summary: The Blue Jays’ qualifying offer to Bichette secures draft compensation while the team also makes important roster moves preparing for the next season.
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