After another mediocre season from Anthony Volpe, it has become abundantly clear to the New York Yankees’ front office that their biggest weakness is at shortstop. They have an opportunity to fix that by making one crucial move this offseason. Although four-time All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker is considered the top target for teams this offseason, the Yankees should focus on one player: Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette. Bichette has a .294 career batting average and an .806 OPS, and he led the league in hits in both 2021 and 2022. The two-time All-Star caused some concern among fans during his disappointing 2024 season, when he posted a -0.3 fWAR over 81 games and faced setbacks with calf injuries and a fractured finger. The 27-year-old shortstop proved that his injury-plagued season was temporary, bouncing back strongly in 2025 by hitting 18 home runs, batting .311 and posting an .840 OPS. Although he hasn’t showcased his speed recently due to injury recovery, he can be a threat on the bases, steal
