Blue Jays: Favorites for Kyle Tucker | Red Sox want Bo Bichette
Over the past few days, it has become clear that the Blue Jays have a very good chance of acquiring Kyle Tucker. Several people are talking about the Toronto club being the favorite in the matter.
And Jeff Passan, in a big rumor piece on ESPN’s website, confirmed that this is indeed the buzz around Major League Baseball this fall.
News in the offseason preview: Not only are the Pittsburgh Pirates going to spend this winter, they’re strongly considering giving the No. 1 prospect in baseball, 19-year-old Konnor Griffin, the opportunity to win their Opening Day shortstop job. Details: https://t.co/wCaimtSPZ9
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) November 18, 2025
It’s not surprising, considering that the big names in the market are linked to the Blue Jays, a club with money and a desire to improve in the off-season.
The Blue Jays would love to give Vladimir Guerrero Jr. a quality left-handed hitter alongside him. That’s also why Kyle Schwarber is a name that’s been floating around, despite everything.
Another left-hander who could get along with the Blue Jays is Cody Bellinger. The Dodgers, his former club at the start of his career, are also on his case.
The same goes for the Yankees… although Trent Grisham, who will earn a lot of money in 2026, complicates matters in the Bronx.
The Yankees are expected to face competition for Cody Bellinger from the Toronto Blue Jays AND the Los Angeles Dodgers, via @JeffPassan
Both are heavy financial hitters. We might have to overpay a bit to keep our guy! pic.twitter.com/NZbaFD5MSr
— Fireside Yankees (@FiresideYankees) November 18, 2025
But obviously, if the club and Bo Bichette agree on a price, the fact that he’s right-handed won’t stop the Blue Jays from signing him to keep him in town. We agree on that.
But other teams are on the case. Case in point? The Red Sox, who like the outfielder.
According to multiple sources, the Red Sox are showing interest in free agent infielder Bo Bichette (who happens to be a former teammate of Craig Breslow).https://t.co/VvH93uPTer
— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) November 18, 2025
By the way, if Bichette were to leave Canada, Ken Rosenthal reports that it wouldn’t be surprising to see Jorge Polanco become a target to bring depth to the infield.
He’s an ambidextrous hitter who knows how to play in October.
Latest notes with @WillSammon:
*Next for Mariners
*Case for Nats keeping Gore
*Interest in Pirates’ Oviedo
*Why Hart stayed with Padres
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) November 18, 2025

- Several personnel moves for the Red Sox.
The Red Sox have already trade 3 relievers today and apparently aren't done https://t.co/ThMXWSo580
— Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) November 18, 2025
- A few familiar names were DFA’d today.
Some interesting names DFA'd today
Christopher Morel, Michael Toglia, JJ Bleday, Ramón Urías, Jason Foley, Nathaniel Lowe
— Brandon Wile (@Brandon_N_Wile) November 19, 2025
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