Bo Bichette opts in to $42m Mets deal for 2027 season

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 31 Oct, 01:20 · Archive

Mets third baseman Bo Bichette has exercised his $42 million player option to remain with the team for 2027, according to multiple reports. The 28-year-old signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets that included player opt-outs after each season. The decision marks the first major move of what is expected to be an active offseason for the club.

Bichette's first season in New York was uneven. He started at third base but moved back to shortstop after Francisco Lindor was injured. Through 10 June, he had a .227 batting average with five home runs, 32 RBIs and a .597 OPS. However, from 11 June through the end of the season, he hit .285 with 13 home runs, 46 RBIs and a .779 OPS. For the full season, he played 152 games and hit .260 with 18 home runs, 76 RBIs and a .702 OPS.

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has indicated the team will seek starting pitching help and possibly another bat during the offseason. An anticipated lockout by MLB owners is expected to begin on 1 December with the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement, which may spur top free agents to sign earlier than usual.

How it is being reported

• Bo Bichette’s Back, So What’s Next For The Mets? | Straight Outta FlushingBo Bichette is staying in Queens! The Mets third baseman has exercised his $42 million player option for 2027, but what does his return mean for David Stearns and the Mets’ offseason plans? On this episode of Straight Outta Flushing, Dexter Henry and Tyler Ward break down Bichette’s decision, whether his late-season improvement is a...New York Post · 30 Oct, 21:00
• Mets star Bo Bichette makes $42 million decision after uneven first season in New York: reportsNew York Mets star third baseman Bo Bichette reportedly made a $42 million decision on his future with the team after an uneven first season in Queens.Fox News · 30 Oct, 18:47
• Bo Bichette’s opt-in was just the first step in a hurried Mets offseasonStearns has indicated the team will, at bare minimum, look for starting pitching help, but it would be somewhat surprising if another bat isn't added.New York Post · 30 Oct, 10:40
• Bo Bichette exercising $42 million player option to remain with Mets for 2027One question of the Mets' infield equation for the 2027 season has been answered.New York Post · 29 Oct, 23:13

In this story: Bo Bichette · New York Mets · David Stearns · Francisco Lindor

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