Can the Blue Jays really afford to sign both Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette, and we're not talking about the money.
After getting to Game 7 of the World Series in 2025, the Toronto Blue Jays have been linked to multiple big moves this offseason with the hopes of getting back in 2026.
So far, they've already signed Dylan Cease to a seven-year deal, and they've been connected to Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger, Pete Fairbanks and Edwin Diaz, in addition to longtime shortstop Bo Bichette, who is now a free agent.
While the Blue Jays have plenty of money to do whatever they want, we've raised this question for weeks: Is it truly possible for them to sign both Tucker and Bichette given the positional issues that it would create?
We've argued that it would be very difficult to do so, and Jon Morosi of MLB Network is now on board with that line of thinking as well, saying the following on Monday:
I actually look at it as an either or. Kyle Tucker or Bo Bichette. Here's why. If you sign Tucker, Tucker moves into right field, which certainly does complicate a little bit about (George) Springer's role. (Anthony) Santander's role, and more importantly, Addison Barger. He is an everyday player. So if you sign Tucker, Barger to third, (Ernie) Clement to second, (Andres) Gimenez is your shortstop and there's not really any room for Bo at that point. So I look at it as being an either or situation.
The one saving grace of it all
Springer and Daulton Varsho are both free agents after the 2026 season. Could the Jays put up with this discomfort for one season in the hopes of playing the long game?
In 2025, there would absolutely be a problem. Springer or Santander would have to play the outfield, with the other playing DH. Varsho would be in the outfield along with Tucker.
Barger would go to third and Bichette would go to second. Ernie Clement would have to be in a floating role, which is tough considering he just set the record for most hits in a postseason (30).
However, even one injury could reset the balance of the lineup, making things easier for manager John Schneider. Is Toronto willing to just "figure it out" for one season?
It remains to be seen.
The winter meetings begin on Dec. 7 in Orlando. It's there that we could see multiple big deals go down. Last year, Juan Soto and Willy Adames signed in that period, with Garrett Crochet also getting traded.
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