Could the Toronto Blue Jays bring back Bo Bichette in a trade?

Bo Bichette is reportedly on the trade block, and there's a chance he could end up back in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform less than a year after leaving.

According to New York Mets insider Chelsea Janes of SNY New York, the team has informed teams ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline that just about everyone on the roster is available, except for Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, AJ Ewing, and Christian Scott.

"That doesn't mean everyone will go," Janes reported. "But it means the Mets will listen to trades on just about everyone."

That includes Bichette, who was just signed by the Mets on a huge three-year, $126 million deal during the offseason after spending 10 seasons within the Blue Jays organization.

Bichette spent 10 seasons within the Toronto Blue Jays organization before signing with the New York Mets on a three-year deal in January 2026. (Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images)

Bichette's most iconic moment in Toronto likely came in his final game, when he hit a go-ahead three-run home run in Game 7 of the World Series after missing most of the 2025 postseason to injury.

So, could the Blue Jays bring him back?

On paper, shortstop is the obvious fit. Bichette would undoubtedly add more offence than Andrés Giménez to a Toronto lineup that ranks among the American League's worst in on-base percentage and home runs.

While Bichette brings more with the bat, Giménez remains one of the MLB's best at his position. He's currently on pace to win his fourth Gold Glove Award — which would be his first as a shortstop after winning his previous three at second base.

The reunion also starts to fall apart with Bichette's contract.

The 28-year-old signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets in January, which pays him an AAV of roughly $42 million per season.

That deal includes multiple opt-outs after the first and second years, as well as player options after the second and third years — Bichette would have all the control.

Acquiring that deal would also make him the highest-paid player on the Blue Jays.

According to New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman, a trade involving Bichette is unlikely unless the Mets are willing to absorb a significant portion of his remaining $84 million salary.

Lindor and Bichette trades aren’t thought especially likely, but they’re in discussions, as is any desirable player not among the 5 Mets considered off-limits @JimDuquetteGM and @chelsea_janes also noted Lindor in talks https://t.co/u2pNIcDpb6

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 17, 2026

The Mets would likely need to retain money in future seasons to strike a deal involving the infielder.

New York has been one of the MLB's biggest disappointments this season, currently holding the second-worst record in the National League (41-57). Bichette has also struggled, batting .253 with 10 home runs and 97 hits in 417 plate appearances — his second-worst offensive season behind only 2024.

As for Toronto, it's still unclear whether they'll be buyers or sellers at the deadline. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Toronto has not yet voiced which direction the club will take.

The next two weeks could determine whether the Blue Jays pursue outside help, or instead move beloved veterans on expiring contracts such as Kevin Gausman, George Springer, and Shane Bieber.