Bo Bichette Exercises $42M Mets Option — SkimNews
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- Bo Bichette will exercise his $42 million player option to remain with the Mets for 2027, a decision confirmed to ESPN and first reported by The Athletic; he also holds a $42 million option for 2028, and his 2027 salary ranks among the six highest in the majors.
- Bo Bichette hit .260 with 18 home runs and a .702 OPS in 160 games in 2026, while his 96 wRC+ suggests he was four percent below league average at the plate.
- New York Mets signed Bichette to a three-year, $142 million contract in January after missing out on Kyle Tucker in free agency, then converted the two-time All-Star from shortstop to third base.
- Bo Bichette struggled through the transition, batting .219 with five home runs and a .583 OPS through June while drawing boos at Citi Field during the season-opening series.
- Bo Bichette rebounded over the final four months of the regular season, batting .284 with 13 home runs and a .772 OPS in 101 games while improving his defense at third base.
- New York Mets finished 74-88 and last in the National League East, missed the playoffs for a second straight year and carried MLB's second-most expensive payroll; injuries to Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor and underperformance from key veterans sidetracked the offense.
Why it matters: The Mets retain Bichette at third base for a $42 million 2027 salary, while Bichette also holds a $42 million option for 2028; the club finished 74-88 with MLB's second-most expensive payroll. His .772 OPS and improved defense following a .583 OPS through June show why his disappointing first season is not the only measure of the move.
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