Bichette exercises $42 million player option to keep Mets contract rather than become free agent
New York Mets have retained Bo Bichette's contract despite a disappointing first season, as the player exercised a $42 million option for 2027. Bichette, who signed a $126 million, three-year deal in January, agreed to a $40 million signing bonus and a $2 million salary for 2026. The two-time All-Star shortstop, now primarily playing third base, hit .260 with 18 homers and 78 RBIs for the Mets, falling short of his impressive 2025 performance with the Blue Jays.
After a slow start in June, Bichette's performance improved, batting .289 with 13 homers, 50 RBIs, and a .784 OPS from June 3 until the end of the season.
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