5 Takeaways From the Mets Signing Bo Bichette for $126 Million
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Key Points:
- The New York Mets signed two-time All-Star infielder Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal with opt-outs after each of the first two seasons, marking their fifth major free-agent addition this winter following closer Devin Williams and infielders Marcus Semien, Jorge Polanco, and reliever Luke Weaver.
- Bichette, who led the majors in hits in 2021 and 2022 and rebounded in 2025, was a top target after Kyle Tucker declined the Mets’ offer; the Mets overpaid with an average annual value of $42 million to address their lineup's power deficit after losing slugger Pete Alonso.
- The Toronto Blue Jays, having lost Bichette, are expected to fill the void with
