According to a recent report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox both remain interested in Alex Bregman and Bo Bichette with just six weeks remaining until spring training.

Per Feinsand:

Bichette’s future may be tied directly to what happens with Bregman, as the Blue Jays and Red Sox are in on both players. Toronto – the only club that won’t have to give up Draft picks to sign Bichette – could bring him back for second base, where he played during the World Series, shifting Andrés Giménez to shortstop.

There are other players available at those positions, such as a trade for Ketel Marte at second base or a free-agent deal with Eugenio Suárez at third, though Bichette and Bregman appear to be the top options at those spots for the AL East rivals.

Why would the Jays prioritize Bregman?

Well, at almost 32 years old, Bregman likely wouldn't cost as much as Bichette, and he likely wouldn't command as many years. If the Jays are suddenly concerned about money and future commitments, that would be a point in Bregman's favor.

Furthermore, Bregman is a two-time World Series champion (2017, 2022), so if the Jays think that some bit of experience and intangibles can help them get over the hump in 2026, that would be a point as well.

What are the downsides of signing Bregman?

Well: He's older, and the Blue Jays would have to give up a draft pick to sign him. They've already given up a draft pick to sign Dylan Cease, so do they really want to blow out even more draft capital?

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How about the positional impact?

We've talked about this many times, but it bears repeating. If Bregman comes in, then he'd play third and Ernie Clement would play second. That would force Addison Barger to right field, and it would leave (seemingly) no room for Kyle Tucker, who the Jays are also linked to.

Why Bichette makes the most sense

Well, he's younger (27) and the team doesn't have to give up a draft pick to sign him. Thirdly, he's a homegrown player, and franchises dream about building up a core of homegrown players just like the ones that Toronto has with him, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Barger and Trey Yesavage. Do the Jays really want to let that dream just walk out the door? 

The same positional quandaries affect the Jays if they sign Bichette, but it just seems more worthwhile when it's to retain a player of your own.

About Bichette

He's a two-time All-Star who has led the American League in hits twice. He hit .311 with 18 homers in 2025, and he also added 94 RBIs.

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