The Los Angeles Dodgers are full of superstars, but still have holes on their roster. They could make a trade to land Bo Bichette after MLB insider Buster Olney’s latest Toronto Blue Jays update.
During an episode of “Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney,” the insider noted that the Blue Jays could be opportunistic sellers. He thinks even if the Blue Jays are in the postseason mix, they should still consider trading if they are not true World Series contenders. That would make pending free agent Bo Bichette a likely candidate to be traded.
“I think the Blue Jays could consider something like that,” Olney said of selling at the deadline. “They have the third-worst run differential in all of the American League and the second-fewest runs in the American League. It’s not working. I think they should consider something like that.”
If the Blue Jays do make Bichette available, many teams will be calling. He signed a $33 million extension before the 2023 season and is due for a payday. He is a two-time All-Star and has led the American League in hits twice. After three consecutive 20-plus home run seasons, he has just five since the start of 2024. However, he is proving he can still be a great hitter.
He is slashing .277/.315/.368 with 16 RBIs. The Dodgers have gotten very little production out of Max Muncy, and Bichette could allow them to shuffle their infield and replace him. Bichette could take over at shortstop and allow Mookie Betts to slide back to second base. That would allow Tommy Edman to play third base.
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Edman has 59 career starts at third base. He has been good for the Dodgers this season, and moving him to third base would solve their Muncy problem. Meanwhile, they would be adding a consistent hitter to their lineup in Bichette. If insiders think the Blue Jays should sell, Bichette will likely be the first man to go.
He has noted his desire to keep playing with Guerrero, but the team may not be able to keep him around. They just committed $500 million to Guerrero and Bichette could be looking for a $200 million deal.
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