Dodgers Linked to Stunning Bo Bichette Move as Free Agency Opens

Even after winning their second straight World Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers may not be finished stacking stars. 

As MLB free agency opens, Los Angeles is already the favorite to land Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, according to The Sporting Tribune listing the Dodgers (+250) odds to sign the two-time Silver Slugger. 

“Don’t be surprised if the Dodgers go big again,” one MLB insider told The Sporting Tribune.

“They’ve made it clear they’re not satisfied with just two titles. They want to build a dynasty.”

The same report notes that L.A. is also in the mix for Kyle Tucker and Alex Bregman.

Los Angeles isn’t waiting for the market to come to them,” oddsmaker Dave Mason said. “They’re leading it.” 

Bichette, who’s hit .303 with 69 home runs over the past three full seasons, fits the Dodgers blueprint of acquiring durable, high-contact stars who can excel under pressure. 

“He’s the kind of player who changes a lineup overnight,” one AL scout told The Sporting Tribune.

“If the Dodgers get him, it’s over. They’ll be even more balanced and dangerous.”

Even rival executives are bracing for another bold move from president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. 

“You can’t count them out of anything,” an NL GM said. “They have money, prospects, and momentum. That’s a scary combination.”

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Dodgers Interest in Bichette

In 2025, Bo Bichette was second in the entire MLB in batting average, hitting .311 on the season. 

He also was 24th in the league with 94 RBI’s and 27th with a .840 OPS. 

Even after missing most of the playoffs with a sprained knee, he was able to come back in the World Series and basically played on one leg. 

He still hit .348 in the series, highlighted by a clutch home run in Game 7 that put the Blue Jays up 3-0. 

Had Toronto held on, Bichette would’ve been remembered as a World Series hero. 

Now rumors have been swirling on Bichette potentially joining the team that beat him the World Series. 

“The Dodgers don’t rebuild, they reload,” Mason said. “And Bichette would solve two problems at once: elite defense up the middle and a consistent contact bat.

If signed, Bichette would stabilize shortstop for years to come and could push Mookie Betts back into his more natural role in the outfield. 

“Bo’s not flashy, but he’s relentless,” said an opposing pitcher quoted in the report.

“You can throw him your best pitch three times in a row, and he’ll find a way to square it up. That’s the kind of guy who wins you playoff games.”

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Dodgers Eye a Three-Peat

Even after capturing back-to-back World Series championships, the Dodgers were not entirely satisfied with its offensive performance in the 2025 postseason.  

The Dodgers hit just .221 as a team in the NLCS and often relied on late-inning heroics from Ohtani, Freeman and Will Smith.

That struggle continued into the World Series as the offense only scored one run in both Game 4 and Game 5 and only scored three runs in 32 innings from Game 3 to Game 6. 

“Winning twice doesn’t mean we stop improving,” manager Dave Roberts said during the team’s championship parade.

“The target’s always on our back and we embrace that.”  

With the market officially opening Thursday, all signs point to the Dodgers being front and center once again. 

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