After losing the World Series in heartbreaking fashion, the Toronto Blue Jays will discuss their future with Bo Bichette and possibly keep him for the long term. As MLB free agency approaches, the Jays have extended Bichette a qualifying offer, according to Sportsnet writer Ben Nicholson-Smith.

A baseball player is eligible for a qualifying offer when they have never received one in their career, and spent the previous season with one organization. In Bichette's case, he can accept or decline the offer. If Bichette declines, he can negotiate with other teams to gauge his market value. If Bichette were to agree to the qualifying offer, he would rejoin the Jays in the following season.

There is urgency for the Blue Jays to re-sign Bichette , as he is one of the most elite shortstop

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