After missing lifting the grand trophy of the World Series, Bo Bichette made one thing clear. “I’ve said I want to be here from the beginning.” But is the Toronto Blue Jays front office willing to keep him?

According to The Athletic, Bichette is worth it—in fact, they think Bichette should get a contract more than Willy Adames, and he has a $182M contract!

“Before this postseason, Bichette had never played an inning in the majors anywhere other than shortstop, but it’s time for him to make that move to second base permanently…. Put him at second base, and even if he’s an average defender, he’ll be a 4.5-5-win player for many years. He should get more than Willy Adames did last winter.” And to be fair, the 27-year-old shortstop did have a good run.

The Willy Adames comparison from Athletic seems justified, given Bichette had a fairy tale ending when he launched a three-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in Game 7. That gave Toronto a 3-0 lead and simply electrified the stadium. And mind you, he did this while battling a tender left knee, which had kept him out seven weeks.

Bo Bichette battled through the pain; he went 8-for-23 with a home run and four walks in the World Series.

Sure, he returned to the WS as a second baseman and not in his usual spot—but given that he performed great battling an injury, this position suits him. In fact, he even put together another strong offensive campaign and finished among the league leaders in contact rate and strikeout efficiency. He has been Toronto’s most consistent hitter for years.

But for Toronto, this is about business and loyalty.

According to Spotrac, Bo Bichette could indeed land an eight-year deal worth $186 million. But that number might take a hit depending on how his knee holds up. If the injury worsens or limits his mobility, then there is no guarantee that he will be able to do what he did this season, let alone for a longer time.

And that put the Jays in a bind.

Committing to Bichette would eat a big chunk of their payroll and restrict future roster moves. Not to mention, they spent a huge amount on Vladdy.

Now, with free agency looming, one thing’s clear: Bichette wants to stay. Whether the Blue Jays are ready to meet his price, that’s the million-dollar (or $186 million) question.

If not the Toronto Blue Jays, where can Bo Bichette land?

The Braves were in the picture, but they don’t seem to be anymore. But the Los Angeles Angels might just be the perfect landing spot for the Toronto Blue Jays’ shortstop turned free agent.

Anaheim has spent years searching for a consistent, high-contact hitter to go with their young core, and Bichette practically ticks the box.

For one, the Los Angeles Angels need someone who can put the ball in play.

In 2025, they struck out more than any other team in baseball and relied on a new coaching staff alone to fix that, which feels wrong. Bichette, meanwhile, sure had a rough 2024, but this season, he has been great.

He posted a career-low 14.5% strikeout rate and owns a lifetime batting average of .294, along with two league titles in hits.

Put him in the Angels’ lineup, and then the offense would look balanced and efficient rather than a bust! Just imagine a top of the order featuring Zach Neto and Bo Bichette. Two very high-energy contact bats capable of setting the tone of the game early. They could transform the Angels’ offense. Even defensively, it fits.

Bichette has been seen transitioning to second base this WS, and that’s the natural shift. He could be in that role or at third in the Angels; he could fill the hole left by Anthony Rendon’s inconsistencies while still providing a strong arm and a glove.

Right now, if Toronto lets him walk, then maybe Bichette and Southern California make perfect sense.