Mets' Bo Bichette likely to make opt-out decision for $42M reasons
This likely opt-out scenario is an interesting one for the Mets.
The New York Mets have secured Bo Bichette for three years and $126 million, including opt-out clauses for 2027 and 2028. With the 2026 season concluding, Bichette is expected to decide on his future. According to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, Bichette is likely to stay with the Mets due to the difficulty of finding a $42 million per-year contract next season.
Bichette's current performance, hitting .262 with 0.5 bWAR in 133 games, is drastically below his career peak and he would likely have opted out of the contract if playing at an All-Star level. The Mets still owe $84 million to Bichette through the 2028 season, but his offensive production is insufficient to warrant a move on the open market.
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