Bo Bichette will exercise his $42 million player option to remain with the New York Mets for the 2027 season, according to ESPN sources. The decision comes as MLB enters an uncertain offseason ahead of a potential lockout following the World Series. Bichette's $42 million salary for 2027 ranks among the six highest in the majors, with an identical option for 2028.
The 28-year-old shortstop-turned-third-baseman signed a three-year, $142 million contract in January after the Mets missed out on Kyle Tucker in free agency. His 2026 season was a mixed bag: after an opening series booing at Citi Field and a rough start (.219 average, .583 OPS through June), Bichette rebounded in the final four months with a .284 average, 13 home runs, and .772 OPS. Despite his improved finish, the Mets still finished 74-88 in last place in the NL East, missing the playoffs for a second straight year despite the second-highest payroll in baseball.
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