Dodgers Connected to All-Star Infielder as Offseason Rumors Intensify

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to hover around nearly every major name on the free-agent and trade market, and a new report has added yet another star to their growing list of possibilities. According to multiple outlets, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has emerged as a potential fit for Los Angeles as the club looks to position itself for a run at a third consecutive World Series title.

Bichette is coming off one of the most productive seasons of his career. Across 139 games in 2025, the two-time All-Star hit .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs, continuing to serve as a reliable force in Toronto’s offense. His ability to combine steady contact with timely power has solidified his status as a core piece for the Blue Jays, and some analysts believe that type of bat could provide the lineup protection and balance the Dodgers are looking for this offseason.

One reason Bichette fits the Dodgers so well is their ongoing search for a meaningful upgrade at second base. Los Angeles received limited offensive production from the position in 2025, finishing near the bottom of the league in OPS from that spot.

While Bichette has played exclusively at shortstop throughout his MLB career, his defensive metrics have fluctuated. A shift to second base could not only help cover his weaker defensive tendencies but also maximize his offensive value in an area where the Dodgers need it most.

Transitioning Bichette to second would open up new defensive options elsewhere. Tommy Edman, who handled the majority of reps at second last season, has a long track record of playing center field and could shift into a more permanent outfield role.

That alignment would also give Andy Pages more stability in a corner outfield spot, a role many evaluators believe is his most natural fit. With the Dodgers looking to solidify their defense after an uneven 2025 campaign, this type of positional domino effect could prove extremely beneficial.

Another factor working in Bichette’s favor is his age. At 27, he would provide an injection of youth to a Dodgers roster that finished last season as one of the oldest in Major League Baseball. While Los Angeles still plays at a championship level, the front office has repeatedly emphasized the importance of balancing star power with younger, controllable players who can carry the franchise into its next era.

Certainly, adding Bichette would entail a substantial financial investment, but few teams have been as bold or eager to spend on top-tier talent as Los Angeles. Whether the interest develops into something more tangible remains to be seen. Still, the Dodgers’ connection to Bichette highlights one fact: being at the center of the offseason conversation means no target is too ambitious.