Boston Red Sox Eye Bo Bichette as Top Free Agent Target

Bichette’s standout 2025 season and career stats make him a hot commodity

If you’re a Red Sox fan, you might want to sit down for this one—because, according to MLB insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Boston is expected to "aggressively" chase Bo Bichette in free agency, as the rivalry with New York continues to intensify following the Yankees dramatic Game 2 playoff win over Boston. And who can blame them? The All-Star shortstop just wrapped up a 2025 season hotter than a July afternoon at Fenway, boasting a .311 batting average, a .357 on-base percentage, and a .483 slugging percentage. Bichette didn’t just show up—he showed off, racking up 18 home runs and 94 RBIs, and let’s not forget that clutch .348 average and pivotal home run in Game 7 of the World Series. Talk about rising to the occasion!

Bichette’s bat has been as steady as the Green Monster itself throughout his seven-year career. He’s rocking a .294 career batting average, with 111 home runs, 437 RBIs, 60 stolen bases, an .806 OPS, and a 21.0 WAR. In other words, he’s the kind of player you’d want at your backyard barbecue—and definitely at shortstop.

Of course, the Red Sox aren’t the only ones eyeing this prize, especially with rivals in New York riding momentum from performances like Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s performance that set social media buzzing. The Philadelphia Phillies and a few other hopefuls are also circling, making this offseason’s chase for Bichette’s signature feel more like a high-stakes poker game than a simple negotiation. Expect some fireworks before the dust settles.

The Red Sox are clearly swinging for the fences, hoping to add one of baseball’s brightest stars to their roster, while New York counters with moves of its own like Yankees adding Ryan Weathers to reinforce their rotation. If they land Bichette, Boston fans might just have another reason to break out the confetti.