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The Toronto Blue Jays didn't just lose a star infielder when Bo Bichette joined the New York Mets; they lost a key player. When news of Bichette's contract came out, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
expressed that the loss was personal. After spending years developing their skills together in Toronto, the split felt abrupt and inevitable.Guerrero kept it real, recognizing the sadness but also facing the harsh truth of Major League Baseball. For a team that was just one win away from a World Series championship, the timing of this loss stings even more. Bichette is out, the pair is split, and the Blue Jays are now looking at a future without one half of the duo that helped them rise.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr's reaction to Bo Bichette's Departure
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shared his feelings on Bo Bichette's move in an interview shortly after the signing was announced. "Of course, I feel sad after playing with him for so many years, but like I’ve always said, this is a business, and you have to look out for what’s best for you and your family," Guerrero told Sportsnet reporter Hazel Mae.
He added, "I wish him the best. We won’t be teammates anymore, but our friendship will last forever," in the same conversation with Mae.
Bo Bichette's signing with the New York Mets
Bo Bichette has signed a three-year contract worth $126 million with the New York Mets, as multiple sources, including MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, have reported. This deal features opt-outs after the 2026 and 2027 seasons, no deferrals, and a complete no-trade clause, according to ESPN. The agreement is still pending a physical, as stated by MLB.com. Bichette is anticipated to take on the role of third baseman for the Mets.The signing happened in under 15 hours after the Mets missed out on free agent Kyle Tucker, who signed a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers, as reported by MLB.com.Mets owner Steve Cohen had shared on X, "Let me know when you see smoke," expecting a big move, according to MLB.com.The Mets are said to have outbid the Philadelphia Phillies, who had proposed Bichette a seven-year, $200 million contract, as explained by USA Today's Bob Nightengale on X.
Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero's shared history with the Toronto Blue Jays
Bichette and Guerrero both kicked off their MLB careers with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019, being the sons of former MLB legends—Bichette is the son of Dante Bichette and Guerrero is the son of Vladimir Guerrero Sr. They were crucial in helping the Blue Jays become regular playoff contenders.Over seven seasons and 748 regular-season games with Toronto, Bichette posted a batting average of .294, hitting 111 home runs and driving in 437 RBIs, according to Baseball-Reference.
In 2025, he had a solid year, batting .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs over 139 games.
Toronto Blue Jays fall short in Game 7 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers
The partnership between the duo almost led to a championship in the 2025 World Series, where the Blue Jays went up against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Toronto fell short in seven games, with the Dodgers taking Game 7 5-4 after 11 innings at Rogers Centre.In that crucial match, Bichette smashed a three-run homer in the third inning against Shohei Ohtani, a 442-foot shot that put the Blue Jays ahead 3-1, as reported by MLB.com.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts described the game as one for the history books according to MLB.com.Blue Jays manager John Schneider highlighted the team's determination, saying, "We have set a new expectation and a new standard here," in post-game comments to MLB.com.The series featured an 18-inning Game 3 that the Dodgers took home, and it was the first Game 7 since 2019, according to MLB.com and Wikipedia.The Dodgers made history by being the first team to win back-to-back championships since the Yankees did it from 1998 to 2000.Also Read: Minnesota Twins secure Victor Caratini with a two-year agreement after he produced 2.7 WAR for the Houston Astros
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