Bo Bichette To Exercise Player Option For 2027
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Bo Bichette will remain with the New York Mets for the 2027 season, opting not to use the first opt-out clause in his three-year, $126 million contract.
- Bichette's performance in his first year with the Mets was below expectations, with a .260/.312/.390 batting line and mixed defensive reviews at third base.
- The contract includes a $42 million salary for 2027, with the option to opt out again after that season or trigger a $42 million player option for the final year.
- Bichette showed improvement in the second half of the 2026 season, raising his batting stats significantly after a slow start.
- Given the Mets' overall offensive struggles and Bichette's large contract, a trade is unlikely, and he is expected to remain a key part of the team's infield alongside Francisco Lindor.
