{"id":51085,"date":"2025-05-25T08:14:24","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T08:14:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=51085"},"modified":"2025-05-25T08:14:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T08:14:24","slug":"dodgers-expected-to-pursue-projected-170-million-blue-jays-all-star-to-replace-max-muncy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=51085","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers Expected to Pursue Projected $170 Million Blue Jays All-Star to Replace Max Muncy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a scenario where the\u00a0Toronto Blue Jays\u00a0could move on from\u00a0Bo Bichette\u00a0during the trade deadline, considering he hits free agency at the end of the year.<\/p>\n<p>There&#8217;s even a chance that the\u00a0Los Angeles Dodgers\u00a0could be interested in adding him to play shortstop and move\u00a0Mookie Betts\u00a0back to the outfield. 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That would see the Dodgers move on from Max Muncy and not put Betts in the outfield, but either way, it could make sense.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-item-inline\">\n<figure class=\"l-inline tml-image m-detail--tml-image--inline\"><a><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEzOTQ3NjI1ODYxMjkzOTE3\/usatsi_25833478.webp 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEzOTQ3NjI1ODYxMjkzOTE3\/usatsi_25833478.webp 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEzOTQ3NjI1ODYxMjkzOTE3\/usatsi_25833478.webp 700w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_380\/MjEzOTQ3NjI1ODYxMjkzOTE3\/usatsi_25833478.jpg 380w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_620\/MjEzOTQ3NjI1ODYxMjkzOTE3\/usatsi_25833478.jpg 620w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEzOTQ3NjI1ODYxMjkzOTE3\/usatsi_25833478.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1240px) 700px, (min-width: 675px) 620px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"m-detail--tml-image m-image\" src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/t_share\/MjEzOTQ3NjI1ODYxMjkzOTE3\/usatsi_25833478.jpg\" srcset=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" alt=\"Los Angeles Dodgers third base Max Muncy (13) runs after hitting a two-run RBI at Dodger Stadium.\" width=\"5327\" height=\"3551\" data-src=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/c_limit%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_700\/MjEzOTQ3NjI1ODYxMjkzOTE3\/usatsi_25833478.jpg\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"m-detail--tml-image-container\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>\n<p class=\"tml-image--caption\">Los Angeles Dodgers third base Max Muncy (13) runs after hitting a two-run RBI at Dodger Stadium.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tml-image--attribution\">Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-1\" data-zone-count=\"3\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-6c7855bc2bd6415396f6facb09394bd5\" data-google-query-id=\"CIH-4aqWvo0DFWyJZgIdA9UJDg\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_6__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_6\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_6\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"7\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cBichette was so consistent from 2021 to 2023, hitting 20 homers or more each year and leading the American League in hits twice. His OPS+ ranged from 121 to 128 in those seasons. Bichette had a subpar 2024 during which he battled injuries, but he has been better this year, hitting .286 with four homers and a 119 OPS+, which matches his career mark.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019ll need to pick it up some and get back to his 2021-23 form if he wants to get paid at that value, which is probably close to the six-year, $171 million offer that Bregman received from the Tigers last offseason. Bichette might have to be willing to move to third base for certain interested teams like the Tigers, Yankees or Dodgers, but he should have a strong market if he plays at his accustomed level this season,\u201d he wrote.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"m-in-content-ad-row l-inline mm-in-content-ad-row--in-content not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\">\n<div class=\"m-in-content-ad not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d\" data-ad-group=\"in_content-2\" data-zone-count=\"3\">\n<div class=\"not-size-a not-size-b not-size-d m-in-content-ad is-loaded\">\n<div id=\"ad-in_content-1f615519a75d486fa0d5d0501a761927\" data-google-query-id=\"CIL-4aqWvo0DFWyJZgIdA9UJDg\" data-ad-size=\"300x250\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_7__container__\"><iframe id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"3rd party ad content\" name=\"google_ads_iframe_\/88059007\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers_7\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-container-id=\"8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>It wouldn\u2019t be surprising to see the Dodgers be the one team to allow Bichette to play. He hasn&#8217;t shown that he can hit for power in recent years, and his value has decreased.<\/p>\n<p>However, there&#8217;s undoubtedly still something left in the tank, hitting .289 and leading the AL in hits twice in his career.<\/p>\n<p>The Dodgers have proven they&#8217;re willing to spend, so why not try it with a two-time All-Star who is only 27 years old?<\/p>\n<div class=\"ksc-container ksc-infeed\">\n<div class=\"ksc-infeed-ab\">\n<div id=\"rh-gam-kso_252082727647KHiLnQXkUwvI2U4_ei_infeed-sizer\" class=\"rh-gam-unit-sizer\" data-auction-id=\"kso_252082727647KHiLnQXkUwvI2U4_ei_infeed\">\n<div id=\"rh-gam-kso_252082727647KHiLnQXkUwvI2U4_ei_infeed\" class=\"rh-gam-unit\" data-auction-id=\"kso_252082727647KHiLnQXkUwvI2U4_ei_infeed\">\n<div id=\"google_ads_iframe_\/22558409563,88059007\/Athlonsports.com_In-Article_Desktop_ESP_0__container__\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mm-embed-card--list\">\n<div class=\"m-card--media\"><a class=\"m-card--image-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/los-angeles-dodgers\/former-nl-west-player-calls-out-for-soon-to-be-shohei-ohtani-decision\" rel=\"\"><picture class=\"is-loaded\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjE0NTk3MDY0OTEzMzMyMDA0\/usatsi_26055145.webp 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjE0NTk3MDY0OTEzMzMyMDA0\/usatsi_26055145.webp 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjE0NTk3MDY0OTEzMzMyMDA0\/usatsi_26055145.webp 640w\" type=\"image\/webp\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_220\/MjE0NTk3MDY0OTEzMzMyMDA0\/usatsi_26055145.jpg 220w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_320\/MjE0NTk3MDY0OTEzMzMyMDA0\/usatsi_26055145.jpg 320w, https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/.image\/ar_16:9%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_faces:center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_640\/MjE0NTk3MDY0OTEzMzMyMDA0\/usatsi_26055145.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"220px\" \/><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s a scenario where the\u00a0Toronto Blue Jays\u00a0could move on from\u00a0Bo Bichette\u00a0during the trade deadline, considering he hits free agency at the end of the year. 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