{"id":2123791,"date":"2025-10-30T00:25:37","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T00:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2123791"},"modified":"2025-10-30T00:25:37","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T00:25:37","slug":"royals-should-make-a-run-at-blue-jays-two-time-all-star-bat-this-offseason","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royals-should-make-a-run-at-blue-jays-two-time-all-star-bat-this-offseason\/","title":{"rendered":"Royals Should Make A Run at Blue Jays\u2019 Two-Time All-Star Bat This Offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"style_hfl21i-o_O-style_uhlm2\"\/>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_gm402103i\">The Kansas City Royals took a major step forward in 2025, winning 86 games and grabbing the second American League Wild Card spot. It was their best season in years \u2014 proof that this young, exciting team is trending in the right direction.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_85k40tiii\">But one thing held them back: offense. When the bats went quiet late in the year, Kansas City\u2019s playoff push fizzled. If the Royals want to take the next step and return to World Series contention in 2026, they\u2019ll need a true difference-maker in the lineup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_wvflsdcxw\">That\u2019s where Toronto Blue Jays slugger Bo Bichette could come in.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_46xis4htk\">Jim Bowden of <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1gn6yjz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/athletic\/6719990\/2025\/10\/27\/mlb-free-agents-2025-contract-team-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Athletic<\/a> projects Bichette, a two-time All-Star and one of baseball\u2019s most consistent hitters to land a seven-year, $189 million deal in free agency after the World Series. That\u2019s a hefty price tag, but for a Royals team looking to solidify its lineup, he might be worth every penny.<\/p>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_ttj90o7cj\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure data-id=\"_ttj90o7cj\" class=\"base_1ruub6q\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><canvas class=\"style_1e28o3x-o_O-initial_9vayoh\"\/><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\"><source\/><source\/><source\/><img class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\" alt=\"Bo Bichette\" title=\"Bo Bichette\"\/><\/picture><noscript><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3411,h_1918,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k8r68mtyrg1hwmsgz5.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3411,h_1918,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k8r68mtyrg1hwmsgz5.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3411,h_1918,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k8r68mtyrg1hwmsgz5.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3411,h_1918,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k8r68mtyrg1hwmsgz5.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3411,h_1918,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k8r68mtyrg1hwmsgz5.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3411,h_1918,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k8r68mtyrg1hwmsgz5.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3411,h_1918,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k8r68mtyrg1hwmsgz5.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3411,h_1918,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k8r68mtyrg1hwmsgz5.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_3411,h_1918,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Finside_the_royals%2F01k8r68mtyrg1hwmsgz5.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"\/><\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<p><figcaption class=\"tagStyle_1ulimm5-o_O-text_1j8vahs\">Oct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Bo Bichette (11) hits an RBI single against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the seventh inning during game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images \/ Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ap7thwajc\">The Royals could use help at second base after the Jonathan India experiment didn\u2019t pan out. Bichette, who has spent most of his career at shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays, has recently shown the ability to handle second base \u2014 even playing there during the World Series.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_c1frq95x9\">Pairing Bichette with Bobby Witt Jr. on the infield could give the Royals one of the most dynamic middle infields in baseball and instantly upgrade their offensive potential.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_4q4uc17cv\">Despite battling through injuries in 2025, Bichette still posted elite numbers \u2014 slashing .311\/.357\/.483 with 18 home runs, 94 RBI, and an .840 OPS, good for 3.4 WAR. At just 27 years old, he\u2019s entering his prime and still has several productive years ahead of him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_dkjb4g23t\">As Jon Heyman of the <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1gn6yjz\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2025\/10\/27\/sports\/blue-jays-join-the-mix-to-make-a-move-for-kyle-tucker\/\">celebrity.land<\/a> reports, Kansas City is expected to pursue a big bat this offseason. Bichette checks every box: power, consistency, and postseason experience.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_zivpxao9w\">For Kansas City, this would be more than just a free-agent splash \u2014 it would be a statement that the franchise is serious about competing again.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_0mdqfnhso\">The Royals already feature a promising young core led by Witt Jr., Vinnie Pasquantino, and Maikel Garcia, but they still lack consistent protection for Witt in the order. Adding Bichette would give Witt a legitimate co-star and force pitchers to attack him instead of pitching around him.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_i0mwf9tvj\">That kind of balance could transform the Royals from a fringe contender into a legitimate threat in the AL Central, where they\u2019ll once again battle the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians for the top spot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_2rspsnf17\">Yes, Bichette\u2019s asking price might stretch the Royals\u2019 comfort zone \u2014 but the payoff could be worth it. He\u2019s likely to cost less than other big names such as Alex Bregman, Kyle Tucker, or Cody Bellinger, while still offering elite offensive production and leadership.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9si4mqv61\">It\u2019s been a decade since the Royals\u2019 2015 World Series title, and their current core has shown they\u2019re ready to compete again. To capitalize on that window, Kansas City must make a bold move, and signing Bo Bichette could be exactly what gets them back to October baseball.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_sjtobm871\">A Bobby Witt Jr.\u2013Bo Bichette infield would not only electrify Kauffman Stadium but also signal to the rest of MLB that the Royals are back \u2014 and ready to win now.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_njwcfh9ec\"><em><strong>More MLB: <\/strong><\/em><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1gn6yjz\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/mlb\/royals\/onsi\/news\/royals-expected-to-be-major-players-in-free-agency-per-insider-jackson3\"><em><strong>Royals Expected To Be Major Players In Free Agency, Per Insider<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.si.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Kansas City Royals took a major step forward in 2025, winning 86 games and grabbing the second American League Wild Card spot. It was their best season in years \u2014 proof that this young, exciting team is trending in the right direction. But one thing held them back: offense. When the bats went quiet [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2123792,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[43],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2123791","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-royalty"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Royals-Should-Make-A-Run-at-Blue-Jays-Two-Time-All-Star.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2123791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2123791"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2123791\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2123793,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2123791\/revisions\/2123793"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2123792"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2123791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2123791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2123791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}