The Jays lost the World Series after giving the Dodgers a tight fight; however, one star who made some noise in MLB with elite performances was the Jays’ Bo Bichette. Starting with the deciding Game 7, where the Jays lost 5-4, Bo Bichette’s three-run home run was the biggest swing in the team’s current history. Even on May 31, 2025, he recorded his career’s 100th home run against the Athletics. He was the first Jays shortstop to reach that milestone in team history. And that sure has attracted attention.

As per The Sporting Tribune, “Los Angeles sits at 5/2 odds (+250) to sign Bichette, the shortest odds of any team.” This news did not sit well with the management, and they clearly did not want to lose their star to their biggest rival.

The Jays president, Mark Shapiro, when asked about how crucial it is to bring the 27-year-old back, said, “So as we go through the off-season planning, I’m sure that’ll be factored in.”

So, the president is pointing out that the shortstop’s future with the Jays will be a vital consideration as the team plans for the off-season, highlighting that his return will be part of the Jays’ broader strategy. However, what will be “factored in” in Bo’s scenario? That answer also lies in Mark’s statement.

He said, “As I reflected on his ability and toughness and desire to be on the field and the condition he was in during the postseason, and his ability to still provide some of the most important lift, you know, in the World Series.” That is why the president is applauding Bo’s leadership as well as his resilience, underscoring how, regardless of being physically compromised, he managed to still contribute notably to the franchise’s success. 

On September 6, the star injured the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and missed the remaining games of the regular season. He returned to the lineup as the second baseman in the World Series and launched a 3-run home run off Shohei Ohtani in the 3rd inning of Game 7.

He also slashed .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs. At the time of injury, he also led the league with 181 hits.

Mark Shapiro also mirrored on the long history he has with Bo: “But that was only the exclamation point on what’s been an unbelievable career here, and the fact that I can remember him at his pre-draft workout, you know, my son shagging fly balls as his dad was throwing BP to him, and our scouting staff, you know, on field one in Dunedin, Florida.”

The Jays selected him in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft with the 66th overall pick, and Bichette later said that he turned down “about four offers” during the draft to join the Jays.

Mark also added, “So I can remember back to him being a high school senior in the pre-draft workout. So, it’s been, uh, you know, he’s been a special part of this organization and a special part of us building towards this. and he certainly, you know, makes our team better.”

As Mark Shapiro highlighted commitment as well as continuity, his message carried a clear undertone: the Jays are not backing down, and this offseason, each and every single move will be guided by the same determination that sparked their World Series run.

Blue Jays front office plots aggressive offseason rebuild

In the aftermath of their heartbreaking Game 7 loss, the Jays‘ leadership is setting the mood for the offseason without wasting a single minute. “We can’t rest,” stated Mark Shapiro, cementing the team’s commitment to transform setbacks into springboards. The Jays’ top management, led by Shapiro and GM Ross Atkins, is determined to solidify the roster while safeguarding the clubhouse’s defining traits, “toughness and togetherness.”

Atkins admitted that discussions to reinforce the starting rotation are already going on, disclosing the franchise has been “working on that for some time.” His statements regarding him feeling “good about the starting pitching market” hint at the Jays already being involved in both free agent negotiations as well as trade. The front office also looks very much focused on adding stability, with Atkins acknowledging ongoing talks to extend John Schneider’s deal.

Regardless of questions concerning Bo Bichette’s future, Shapiro and Atkins hit a tone of confidence, insisting that they will remain “in his market.” In short, the Jays are approaching this offseason with urgency and purpose, focusing on turning heartbreak into momentum and returning stronger, sharper, and more determined to complete what they started.