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If the Philadelphia Phillies are serious about continuing to push all their chips toward winning right now, a move for Bo Bichette makes a ton of sense. And based on the latest reporting, this isn’t just speculation or offseason noise,
For one, it would almost assuredly mean the end of J.T. Realmuto's time in Philadelphia. While the veteran catcher has regressed offensively (.257 with 12 homers, 52 RBI and a .700 OPS in 2025), he is widely respected by the team's pitching staff and known to call a great game. And the Phillies don't have a natural in-house replacement for him.
The Boston Red Sox have lost any and all trust from their fan base when it comes to signing a big-name free agent. Since Alex Bregman chose the Chicago Cubs ove
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Red Sox target Bo Bichette meets with Phillies; MLB insider explains why free agent likes team
The Red Sox remain the only team to not sign a free agent to a major league contract this offseason. They’ve been busy on the trade market, but now with the loss of Alex Bregman, who signed a five-year deal with the Chicago Cubs, it will be interesting to see how they fill that void.
There is plenty of interest in Bichette in free agency, but two teams stand out right now: The Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. After Alex Bregman reportedly agreed to a deal with the Chicago Cubs, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported the Red Sox will shift their focus to Bichette, whom they were already reportedly talking to.
As Don Mattingly is with the Phillies now, it's labeled as a "real" link for the team to acquire star Bo Bichette.
Bo Bichette, one of the standout free agents this offseason, is generating significant buzz surrounding his future. After a reported meeting with the Philadelphia Phillies, questions have arisen about the potential implications for the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays.
The Phillies and free-agent infielder Bo Bichette met earlier this week and the meeting is said to have gone very well, reports the New York Post. New Phillies bench coach Don Mattingly was with Bichette in Toronto the last three years,