The Toronto Blue Jays, hovering just below .500 with a 22-23 record, find themselves at a crossroads in the 2025 MLB season. Trailing division rivals like the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees in a competitive AL East, the Jays may soon face a difficult decision: continue pushing for a playoff spot or pivot toward selling at the trade deadline.
At the heart of that potential shift lies star shortstop Bo Bichette, whose future in Toronto remains uncertain. Bichette is in the final year of a three-year, $33 million contract extension and is poised to become one of the most coveted free agents this offseason—potentially commanding a deal north of $200 million. If the Blue Jays fall further out of contention in the coming weeks, trading Bichette might become more than just a hypothetical—it could be a necessary move to avoid losing him for nothing.
Among the teams reportedly eyeing Bichette, the Milwaukee Brewers have emerged as a particularly intriguing suitor. Dave Gasper of Athlon Sports floated the idea of a blockbuster deal, calling Bichette a “dream target” to boost Milwaukee’s offense and provide a dynamic presence at shortstop. “The Blue Jays are going for it in Bichette’s last year and they’ve signed Vlad Guerrero Jr. to an extension,” Gasper noted, suggesting that Toronto’s front office may only entertain trade talks if the season slips further away from them.
The Blue Jays’ decision will likely hinge on their performance over the next several weeks. Should they turn things around, Bichette could remain a central piece of a postseason push. But if the team continues to tread water or backslide, the front office may be forced to consider offers for their All-Star infielder—a move that could signal the start of a new era in Toronto.
For now, Bichette remains a Blue Jay. But the possibility of a blockbuster trade looms large—and the baseball world is watching.
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