{"id":92627,"date":"2024-12-23T02:20:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-23T07:20:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=92627"},"modified":"2024-12-23T02:28:56","modified_gmt":"2024-12-23T07:28:56","slug":"dodgers-potentially-interested-trade-bo-bichette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/12\/23\/dodgers-potentially-interested-trade-bo-bichette\/","title":{"rendered":"Gauging Dodgers&#8217; Possible Interest in All-Star Shortstop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Toronto Blue Jays are &#8220;fielding interest&#8221; regarding their starting shortstop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bichebo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-22_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bo Bichette<\/a>, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. It is unclear which teams have checked in, but it wouldn&#8217;t be a surprise if the Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations didn&#8217;t at least pick up the phone. The question is would the Dodgers take a chance on the Jays shortstop and what would it cost Los Angeles to swing a deal?<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Blue Jays Are Reportedly &#8220;Fielding Interest&#8221; on Bo Bichette<a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/I6CbLTeZuH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/t.co\/I6CbLTeZuH<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Bleacher Nation (@BleacherNation) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BleacherNation\/status\/1870181009460736281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">December 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Dodgers Could Show Interest in Bo Bichette<\/h2>\n<h3>Why LA?<\/h3>\n<p>The Dodgers <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/12\/09\/dodgers-mookie-betts-moving-back-shortstop\/\" target=\"_self\">have announced<\/a> that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/bettsmo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-22_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mookie Betts<\/a> would be the Opening Day shortstop for 2025. However, things could change. How soon is anyone&#8217;s guess, but shortstop is the most demanding position on the infield aside from catcher. It seems like a stopgap move for LA. The rationale for moving Betts from the outfield was to prevent wear and tear on his body. If the move to the six hole is a detriment to his at-bats, it would behoove the Dodgers to put him back at second base.<\/p>\n<h3>Why Bichette?<\/h3>\n<p>Admittedly, the Toronto shortstop had a bad year in 2024. His batting average dipped to .224 and he hit just four home runs. However, the 27-year-old was dealing with a <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/07\/20\/bo-bichette-potential-il-stint\/\" target=\"_self\">calf strain<\/a> and a broken finger which had to be surgically repaired. Would the offseason to recover and a change of scenery bring back the Bichette who was once the 22nd-best player in all of baseball in Wins Above Replacement? Once healthy, the Blue Jay could have a high upside. After all, he has a career .290 batting average in a six-year career.<\/p>\n<h3>Not A Lux(ury) Anymore<\/h3>\n<p>Apparently, the Dodgers are not opposed to trading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/l\/luxga01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-22_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gavin Lux<\/a> if the right deal comes along. Rumors were circling that he was part of a trade package for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=willide03,willia005dev&amp;search=Devin+Williams&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-22_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Devin Williams<\/a>, but the high-leverage reliever went to the Bronx instead. The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/12\/18\/four-reasons-dodgers-keep-gavin-lux\/\" target=\"_self\">former top prospect<\/a> in the Los Angeles organization has mostly underwhelmed in a Dodger uniform, but in the second half of the 2024 season,\u00a0 Lux hit above .300.<\/p>\n<h3>The Cost<\/h3>\n<p>Toronto has said the price would be high if Bichette were to be moved, but how much can you ask for a one-year rental? Would Gavin Lux be a high enough return to entice them? Probably not, but it would replace the infielder that they would lose. Perhaps if the Dodgers threw in a starting pitcher to lengthen the Jays rotation? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/m\/millebo06.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-22_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bobby Miller<\/a> is one of the top arms in the Dodgers organization. Granted, he has struggled this year, but he has a career trajectory similar to Bichette&#8217;s. Maybe a fresh start in a place where the limelight isn&#8217;t so bright would benefit him.<\/p>\n<p>If not, perhaps a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/k\/knackla01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-22_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Landon Knack<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/w\/wroblju01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-22_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Justin Wrobleski<\/a> would suffice.<\/p>\n<h3>Redux<\/h3>\n<p>Dodgers General Manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gomesbr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-12-22_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brandon Gomes<\/a> has said that Los Angeles is not done &#8220;making moves&#8221; this offseason. If they see a chance to improve the team, they will take it.<\/p>\n<p>Ironically, Bo Bichette was linked to the Dodgers at the Trade Deadline back in July. Will history repeat itself before Opening Day arrives? Whatever happens, it gives fans something to talk about.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Toronto Blue Jays are &#8220;fielding interest&#8221; regarding their starting shortstop Bo Bichette, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. It is unclear which teams have checked in, but it wouldn&#8217;t be a surprise if the Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations didn&#8217;t at least pick up the phone. 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