NEW YORK, N.Y.— If you can’t beat ‘em…get ‘em to join?
Following their heavy defeat to division rival Toronto in the 2025 ALDS, the Yankees are reportedly one of three major franchises—alongside the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers—to have expressed interest in acquiring Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette.
Despite being sidelined for much of Toronto’s World Series run, Bichette delivered what many initially believed would be the championship-winning home run for the Blue Jays; before Miguel Rojas answered with an instantly iconic blast of his own.
The moment underscored the shortstop’s flair for delivering in high-pressure playoff situations—an attribute the Yankees could sorely use as they endure the second-longest World Series drought in franchise history.
Bichette’s arrival in the Bronx would also be a welcome development for fans long weary of watching him torment the Yankees. In 82 career games against New York, he owns a .305 batting average with 100 hits, 13 home runs, and 49 RBIs—making the Yanks the team he has victimized most frequently with long balls.
Beyond his offensive production, Bichette has also established himself as a reliable defender, ranking among the top 10 shortstops in Major League Baseball in 2025.
By contrast, despite his status as a homegrown fan favorite, Anthony Volpe endured a difficult season defensively, finishing a lowly 20th in the same positional rankings. While the Bleacher Creatures may be hoping for a bounce-back campaign from Volpe in 2026, it’s difficult to dispute that upgrading to Bichette would represent a marked improvement.
The Yankees have been very quiet this offseason, with departures far outpacing arrivals as the likes of Devin Williams and Luke Weaver have jumped ship. However, if GM Brian Cashman and the Bombers’ front office can land the two-time All-Star, it would go a long way toward easing the growing unease among antsy fans.