How can a $210 million solution become a $208 million problem? The Toronto Blue Jays are getting too ambitious and might not be thinking about the consequences of making the wrong signings, especially with them looking to re-sign Bo Bichette.

The Blue Jays signed Dylan Cease to a $210M deal, but according to one insider, this might not be a good deal.

“I did not like his inconsistency… I did not like much about him,” shared Jim Riley.

“I thought he was one of the more overhyped, overrated players in baseball… But I’m rooting for him. I want him to do great.”

While Toronto prioritized durability, Cease’s recent 4.55 ERA and a disastrous postseason record, where he allowed an earned run for every inning pitched (11.1 postseason innings with 11 earned runs), raise serious questions about his ability to perform under pressure.

His 162 starts since 2019, and his consistent strikeout ability didn’t align with his career-high 21 home runs allowed in 2025. With a 1.941 WHIP, Dylan Cease’s postseason record sits at 0-1, and hitters often reached with men on base. With the Jays looking to make October again, these numbers are not a good look for a 7-year contract.

This deal could influence the offseason approach with major decisions ahead.

The Jays have been chasing  Bo Bichette since the World Series loss, but now that looks impossible. Bichette seeks a $208M deal, and with Cease getting a massively overpaid contract, Bichette might have to find a different team to win with.

The Toronto Blue Jays sought certainty and fireworks, but Dylan Cease brings numbers that still need to be proven. If Bo Bichette walks because of this spending choice, the regret will be loud.

Bo Bichette’s Blue Jays life might be over, but a Bronx one might be on the horizon

Bo Bichette’s name is echoing far beyond Rogers Centre these days. The Blue Jays’ star shortstop finds himself in a chess game that stretches all the way to the Bronx.

The New York Yankees’ shortstop situation turned urgent after Anthony Volpe’s shoulder surgery in October. Volpe’s labrum repair sidelines him until April or May, leaving a gap. José Caballero can fill temporarily, but New York needs long-term security for 2026.

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Bo Bichette leads MLB with 209 hits and 53 doubles in the 2025 season.

Acquiring Bichette could stabilize the Yankees’ infield and provide insurance if Jazz Chisholm Jr. departs.

In the 2025 postseason, Bichette hit .321 with 6 extra-base hits in 12 games. His switch-hitting ability strengthens both sides of the lineup against right- and left-handed pitchers. Securing Bichette positions the Yankees for a competitive advantage in the American League standings and playoff race.

If the Yankees land Bichette, their infield instantly gains both power and reliable postseason performance. Toronto might rue letting him slip while the Bronx quietly plots a shortstop takeover. Fans will watch closely as Bo Bichette’s next chapter could redefine New York’s 2026 playoff ambitions.