Free Agents Every AL East Team Can’t Afford to Lose, Starting with Bo Bichette
Just hours after an iconic bat flip that captured baseball fans' attention, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette stepped into free agency following his team’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series. Bichette is expected to command a major contract as one of the most sought-after players on the open market.
He is not the only key player becoming a free agent in the AL East. Every team in this division, including the last-place Baltimore Orioles, faces crucial decisions regarding at least one essential free agent worth retaining. Some, like Bichette, are established All-Stars capable of leading their team to a pennant, while others may not be as famous but are consistent, proven contributors.
Scope and Criteria
- Ranking of teams is alphabetical.
- Focus is exclusively on players who have officially entered free agency.
- Players with pending player, team, or mutual options are excluded.
For example, the Orioles have only four pending free agents, none of whom stand out significantly.
“Only hours after turning heads with one of the greatest bat flips in baseball history, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette found himself in the same position as plenty of other MLB players.”
“Every AL East club, even the last-place Orioles, has at least one free agent that they need to prioritize extending.”
Each team’s free agent situation poses important questions for the upcoming offseason as they strive to remain competitive in one of baseball’s toughest divisions.
Author’s summary: AL East teams face critical free agency choices, with stars like Bo Bichette leading a group of key players they can’t afford to lose if they want to contend.
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