Bo Bichette agrees to three-year, $126 million deal with New York Mets
Bo Bichette agreed to a three‑year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets, with opt-outs after years one and two and a no‑trade clause.
Overview
Bo Bichette agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal with the New York Mets; the contract includes opt-outs after both years one and two and a no-trade clause.
A two-time All-Star shortstop, Bichette is expected to move to third base because Francisco Lindor remains at shortstop; Bichette has never played third base professionally.
In 2025 Bichette hit .311 with 18 homers, 94 RBIs and an .840 OPS; he homered in World Series Game 7 and returned from a September knee sprain.
The signing follows Kyle Tucker’s large Dodgers deal and reshapes the free-agent market, altering offseason strategies for clubs across the AL East and broader league.
Contract contains no deferred money; Bichette can opt out to reenter free agency at 28, giving him leverage and leaving the Mets to reconfigure their infield and roster.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources present this as straightforward transactional reporting, emphasizing contract terms, player stats and injury history without loaded language or selective omission. The coverage credits an anonymous source for the negotiation details and provides context (e.g., opt-out, position change, comparable signings), demonstrating factual, source-driven reporting rather than editorial framing.
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FAQ
The contract is for three years and $126 million, with opt-outs after the first and second years, and a no-trade clause.
Bichette is expected to move to third base, as Francisco Lindor remains at shortstop.
Bichette hit .311/.357/.483 with 18 home runs, 94 RBIs, and 181 hits in 139 games, despite a late-season knee injury.
Toronto tendered Bichette a $22.025 million qualifying offer, which he declined, entitling them to a 2026 draft pick after the fourth round.
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