The Blue Jays are one win away from ending their 32-year drought, leading the series 3-2 as they head into Game 6. But their rivals are determined to push this to a Game 7. Inside Toronto’s dugout, another story brews—Bo Bichette could be playing his final game in blue. With no extension on the table and free agency looming, his focus remains firm. Projected at around $189 million, Bichette’s value underscores just how vital he’s been to the Blue Jays’ success.

When Mitch Bannon from The Athletic asked if he’d thought about tonight potentially being his last game with Toronto, Bichette didn’t dodge it. “I’d be lying if I hadn’t thought about that at some point in the season,” he admitted. “But I’ve got a World Series to win.”

Bo Bichette hasn’t been himself physically. A knee sprain in September hobbled him, and even now, he’s not operating at full capacity. His speed on the basepaths, which used to be a weapon, has been hurt.

He’s still out there, though. Bichette has had 18 at-bats in the first five games of this World Series and has gotten five hits and three RBIs. Not great figures, but they mean something for someone who is hurt.

It’s not the first time he has shown this mindset. Earlier this year, when he returned from injury, Bichette told Ken Rosenthal something that captured his competitive spirit perfectly: “For a ring in Toronto, I’m willing to risk everything.”

Since his first game with the team, Bichette has been a key player. He has hit 111 home runs and driven in 437 runs in about 748 games, with a career slash line of around .294/.337/.469.

This season, he has put up decent numbers, as he’s hitting .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs in 139 games. This showed that he was a major offensive player even though he had a knee injury late in the season.

Bichette has grown into one of baseball’s most exciting middle infielders, with a lot of hits, power, and clubhouse presence. Toronto saw him as a key player they could develop around. And his dream has been to win the Ring for the ballclub with his buddy Vladdy Jr.

Earlier this season, Bichette made it very clear. He said, “Vladdy is one of my best friends. We’ve had tons of conversations like that.” “We’ve talked about playing together forever since he was 18 and I was 19. That’s still a goal of ours.”

If this is goodbye, it will hit Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hardest. They came up through the same development system, shared the same dream of bringing a championship back to Canada. They became friends first, teammates second. Watching Bichette walk away—especially if they fall short in Game 6—would be devastating.

Not just for the clubhouse, but for Vlad personally. Because some partnerships mean more than stats or contracts. They represent hope, loyalty, and the kind of bond that makes baseball beautiful.

Tonight, Bichette plays. Whatever comes next can wait for him. But where will he go after the World Series is over?

Where Does Bichette Land?

The business side of baseball doesn’t pause for sentiment. Once the final out is recorded, Bichette’s future becomes the offseason’s biggest question mark.

Bichette has made his intentions clear. “I’ve been here my entire career and worked really hard to build a winning culture — not alone, of course, with some people that are really close to me,” he said earlier in the postseason. “So, I’ve said it before, my goal is to stay here for my entire career, but right now, I don’t have time to think about that. I’ve got to go out there and do everything I can to help the team win.”

The Blue Jays remain the logical destination. They showed interest in extending him last spring, and a World Series run—win or lose—brings financial rewards that could help both sides reach an agreement. The familiarity, the friendship with Guerrero, the chance to finish what they started—it all points back to the Blue Jays.

Bo Bichette is projected to command a contract of about $180–189 million over seven years, but recent injuries and his below-average defense at shortstop may limit his long-term value at that position.

However, if that doesn’t happen, then?

According to CBS Sports, if talks break down, other teams will swiftly circle. Alex Anthopoulos, who used to be the GM of the Toronto Blue Jays and now runs the Braves, knows how valuable Bichette is. If Ha-Seong Kim doesn’t want to play for Atlanta, they could go after him. The Angels are another interesting choice. GM Perry Minasian saw Bichette play when Toronto picked him, and putting him with Zach Neto would make a strong middle infield. Beyond that, teams that need aid at shortstop have more problems. Detroit has choices within the team. Cleveland and Milwaukee probably won’t spend a lot. The Yankees might be worried about his defense.

The market isn’t crowded, but it only takes one team willing to bet $189 million on a player whose focus is winning rings for the clubhouse, even if he’s injured with a future on line.