The San Francisco Giants entered the 2025 season with expectations – not necessarily to dominate the NL West, but to at least contend. Instead, they stumbled. Now, as the calendar flips to 2026, the front office is staring down a critical offseason with one big question: how do they avoid repeating last year’s disappointment?

So far, the moves have been modest. The additions of Adrian Houser and Tyler Mahle bolster the rotation depth, sure, but they’re not the kind of signings that shift the balance of power or get fans rushing to buy season tickets.

If the Giants want to make real noise – both in the standings and in the hearts of their fanbase – they’ll need to aim higher. Think bigger.

Think Bo Bichette.

Bichette, the Blue Jays’ star infielder, is one of the more intriguing names floating around the rumor mill this winter. He brings a potent bat, youth, and postseason experience – all things San Francisco could use. The fit isn’t perfect on paper, but there’s a path to make it work.

The Giants are currently set with Willy Adames at shortstop and Matt Chapman holding down third base. That leaves second base as the most logical landing spot for Bichette, assuming he’s open to a position switch.

And that’s not out of the question. While Bichette has been Toronto’s everyday shortstop, scouts and execs have long speculated that a move off the position might be in his future.

He’s not a liability, but he’s also not a Gold Glove candidate – and in today’s game, middle infield defense matters more than ever.

That makes San Francisco an interesting potential landing spot. Chapman is elite at third.

Adames is solid at short. Adding Bichette at second could give the Giants one of the most productive infields in the league – especially at the plate.

Bichette’s bat plays anywhere. He’s a career .300 hitter with pop, speed, and a knack for delivering in big moments.

He’d instantly become a centerpiece in a lineup that lacked consistency in 2025.

There’s also the financial side of the equation. Bichette is expected to command a deal in the $150 million range.

That’s not pocket change, but it’s also not out of reach for a franchise that’s shown a willingness to spend when the right opportunity presents itself. San Francisco chased big names in recent offseasons – and while they haven’t always landed them, the intent has been clear: they want to win, and they’re not afraid to open the checkbook to do it.

Bichette wouldn’t just be a splashy move. He’d be a strategic one.

He fills a need, adds star power, and brings a winning pedigree. For a team trying to shake off the sting of a letdown season, he could be the kind of addition that changes the narrative – and maybe the standings, too.