Ross Atkins gives imprecise update on negotiations with Bo Bichette
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Michael Rainone
Dec 9, 2025 (9:54 PM)
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Photo credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Toronto Blue Jays contract talks with Bo Bichette are very up in the air at the moment, they have their foot in a lot of camps including Kyle Tucker's, and if they take too long they might miss out on Bichette, where many teams are interested in him, including the Boston Red Sox.
Ross Atkins has kept things very close to the chest when it comes to contract negotiations.
Are the Blue Jays not giving Bo Bichette enough attention?
Aaliyan Mohammed of Newsweek reported on the lack of urgency from the Blue Jays with Bichette, and how it could backfire on them if it continues.
The Blue Jays just signed Dylan Cease to a massive contract, and are interested in Tucker as well, even hosting him at their facility. But little talk of the progression of Bichette.
"Bichette should have many suitors, including the Blue Jays. However, the Blue Jays are also involved in conversations with other high-profile free agents who could potentially price them out of Bichette's market. On Monday, general manager Ross Atkins provided a vague update on where the team stands with Bichette."-Mohammed
When asked on if he has been in communication with Bichette, Atkins stated that he could answer that but refuses to.
Can he say when Jays last spoke to Bo? I can but I'm not going to. -Atkins
Atkins responded saying that can give an update but he won't, probably to protect his position with Tucker as well. It would be hard for the Blue Jays to sign both, and if he gave a positive update on Bichette, it might hurt their chances with Tucker.
"Atkins refused to answer questions about Kyle Tucker's reported visit to the Blue Jays' spring training facility in Florida as well. The Blue Jays have already made some big-name additions, one of which was Dylan Cease. However, Bichette is a fan-favorite who has noted he wants to stay in Toronto."-Mohammed
The Blue Jays are smart to not reveal too much information on what's going on behind the scenes. But if they are delaying their contract talks with Bichette to prioritize other players, it could be a costly mistake for them in the long run.
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